Luke 5:36

Authorized King James Version

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἔλεγεν
G3004
he spake
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
παραβολὴν
G3850
a parable
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#5
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#6
αὐτοὺς
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#7
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#8
Οὐδεὶς
G3762
No man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#9
ἐπίβλημα
G1915
a piece
a patch
#10
ἱμάτιον
G2440
garment
a dress (inner or outer)
#11
καινοῦ
G2537
of a new
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age
#12
ἐπιβάλλει
G1911
putteth
to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with g1438 implied) to reflect; impersonal
#13
ἐπὶ
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#14
ἱμάτιον
G2440
garment
a dress (inner or outer)
#15
παλαιῷ
G3820
an old
antique, i.e., not recent, worn out
#16
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#17
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#18
μήγε,
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#19
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
καινοῦ
G2537
of a new
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age
#22
σχίζει
G4977
maketh a rent
to split or sever (literally or figuratively)
#23
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
παλαιῷ
G3820
an old
antique, i.e., not recent, worn out
#26
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#27
συμφωνει
G4856
agreeth
to be harmonious, i.e., (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact)
#28
ἐπίβλημα
G1915
a piece
a patch
#29
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
ἀπὸ
G575
that was taken out of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#31
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
καινοῦ
G2537
of a new
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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