Luke 6:45

Authorized King James Version

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
ἀγαθόν
G18
A good
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
#3
ἄνθρωπος
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#4
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἀγαθόν
G18
A good
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
#7
θησαυροῦ
G2344
treasure
a deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively)
#8
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
καρδίας
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#10
αὑτοῦ
G846
his
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
προφέρει
G4393
bringeth forth
to bear forward, i.e., produce
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀγαθόν
G18
A good
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
πονηρόν·
G4190
an evil
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#17
ἄνθρωπος
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#18
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
πονηρόν·
G4190
an evil
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#21
θησαυροῦ
G2344
treasure
a deposit, i.e., wealth (literally or figuratively)
#22
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
καρδίας
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#24
αὑτοῦ
G846
his
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
#25
προφέρει
G4393
bringeth forth
to bear forward, i.e., produce
#26
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
πονηρόν·
G4190
an evil
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#28
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#29
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#30
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
περισσεύματος
G4051
the abundance
a surplus, or superabundance
#32
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
καρδίας
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#34
λαλεῖ
G2980
speaketh
to talk, i.e., utter words
#35
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#36
στόμα
G4750
mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#37
αὑτοῦ
G846
his
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

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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