Luke 6:13

Authorized King James Version

And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#3
ἐγένετο
G1096
it was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#4
ἡμέρα
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#5
προσεφώνησεν
G4377
he called
to sound towards, i.e., address, exclaim, summon
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
μαθητὰς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#8
αὐτῶν
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
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐκλεξάμενος
G1586
he chose
to select
#11
ἀπ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
αὐτῶν
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
#13
δώδεκα
G1427
twelve
two and ten, i.e., a dozen
#14
οὓς
G3739
whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἀποστόλους
G652
apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#17
ὠνόμασεν
G3687
he named
to name, i.e., assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess

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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