Luke 6:25

Authorized King James Version

Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὐαί
Woe
woe
#2
ὑμῖν,
unto you
to (with or by) you
#3
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἐμπεπλησμένοι
that are full
to fill in (up), i.e., (by implication) to satisfy (literally or figuratively)
#5
ὅτι
! for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#6
πεινάσετε
ye shall hunger
to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
#7
οὐαί
Woe
woe
#8
ὑμῖν,
unto you
to (with or by) you
#9
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
γελῶντες
that laugh
to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction)
#11
νῦν
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#12
ὅτι
! for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
πενθήσετε
ye shall mourn
to grieve (the feeling or the act)
#14
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
κλαύσετε
weep
to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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