Luke 6:20

Authorized King James Version

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for your's is the kingdom of God.

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
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
#3
ἐπάρας
G1869
lifted up
to raise up (literally or figuratively)
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὀφθαλμοὺς
G3788
eyes
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
#6
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
εἰς
G1519
on
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#8
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
μαθητὰς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#10
αὐτοῦ
G846
he
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
#11
ἔλεγεν
G3004
and said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#12
Μακάριοι
G3107
Blessed
supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
#13
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
πτωχοί
G4434
be ye poor
akin to g4422 and the alternate of g4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e., pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used i
#15
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#16
ὑμετέρα
G5212
yours
yours, i.e., pertaining to you
#17
ἐστὶν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#18
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
βασιλεία
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#20
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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