Luke 6:38

Authorized King James Version

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
δώσουσιν
G1325
Give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#2
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
δώσουσιν
G1325
Give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#4
ὑμῖν
G5213
to you
to (with or by) you
#5
μέτρῳ
G3358
measure
a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
#6
καλὸν
G2570
good
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
#7
πεπιεσμένον
G4085
pressed down
to pack
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
σεσαλευμένον
G4531
shaken together
to waver, i.e., agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ὑπερεκχυνόμενον
G5240
running over
to pour out over, i.e., (passively) to overflow
#12
δώσουσιν
G1325
Give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#13
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
κόλπον
G2859
bosom
the bosom; by analogy, a bay
#16
ὑμῶν·
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#17
τᾧ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#19
αὐτῷ
G846
with the same
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
#20
μέτρῳ
G3358
measure
a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
#21
ᾧ
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#22
μετρεῖτε
G3354
ye mete withal
to measure (i.e., ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e., allot by rule)
#23
ἀντιμετρηθήσεται
G488
again
to mete in return
#24
ὑμῖν
G5213
to you
to (with or by) you

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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