Luke 6:29

Authorized King James Version

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
τύπτοντί
And unto him that smiteth
to "thump", i.e., cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from g3817 and g3960, whic
#3
σε
thee
thee
#4
ἐπὶ
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#5
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
σιαγόνα
the one cheek
the jaw-bone, i.e., (by implication) the cheek or side of the face
#7
πάρεχε
offer
to hold near, i.e., present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion
#8
καὶ
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἄλλην
the other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#11
καὶ
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἀπὸ
him
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#13
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
αἴροντός
that taketh away
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
#15
σου
thy
of thee, thy
#16
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἱμάτιον
cloke
a dress (inner or outer)
#18
καὶ
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
χιτῶνα
to take thy coat
a tunic or shirt
#21
μὴ
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#22
κωλύσῃς
forbid
to estop, i.e., prevent (by word or act)

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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