Luke 6:48

Authorized King James Version

He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὅμοιός

G3664

similar (in appearance or character)

ἐστιν

G2076

He is

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

ἀνθρώπῳ

G444

a man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

οἰκοδομοῦντι

G3618

built

to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm

οἰκίᾳ

G3614

an house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

ὃς

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἔσκαψεν

G4626

digged

to dig

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐβάθυνεν

G900

deep

to deepen

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

ἔθηκεν

G5087

laid

to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr

#12

θεμέλιον

G2310

the foundation

something put down, i.e., a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)

#13

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#14

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

πέτραν·

G4073

a rock

a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

#16

πλημμύρας

G4132

when the flood

flood-tide, i.e., (by analogy) a freshet

#17

δὲ

G1161

and

but, and, etc

#18

γενομένης

G1096

arose

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#19

προσέῤῥηξεν

G4366

beat vehemently

to tear towards, i.e., burst upon (as a tempest or flood)

#20

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#21

ποταμὸς

G4215

the stream

a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e., running water

#22

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

οἰκίᾳ

G3614

an house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

#24

ἐκείνῃ

G1565

upon that

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

#25

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#26

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#27

ἴσχυσεν

G2480

could

to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)

#28

σαλεῦσαι

G4531

shake

to waver, i.e., agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite

#29

αὐτὴν

G846

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

#30

τεθεμελίωτο

G2311

it was founded

to lay a basis for, i.e., (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate

#31

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#32

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#33

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#34

πέτραν·

G4073

a rock

a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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