Luke 6:23

Authorized King James Version

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
χαίρετε
G5463
Rejoice ye
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#2
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἡμέρᾳ
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
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
σκιρτήσατε
G4640
leap for joy
to jump, i.e., sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus)
#8
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#9
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#10
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μισθὸς
G3408
reward
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
#12
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#13
πολὺς
G4183
is great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#14
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
οὐρανῷ·
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#17
κατὰ
G2596
in
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#18
ταῦτα
G5024
the like manner
in the same way
#19
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#20
ἐποίουν
G4160
did
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#21
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
προφήταις
G4396
unto the prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#23
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
πατέρες
G3962
fathers
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#25
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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

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

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 salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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