Luke 6:11

Authorized King James Version

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
αὐτοὶ
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
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἐπλήσθησαν
they were filled
to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
#4
ἀνοίας
with madness
stupidity; by implication, rage
#5
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
διελάλουν
communed
to talk throughout a company, i.e., converse or (genitive case) publish
#7
πρὸς
one with another
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,
#8
ἀλλήλους
one another
#9
τί
what
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#10
ἂν
whatsoever
#11
ποιήσειαν
they might do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#12
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
Ἰησοῦ
to Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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