Luke 6:49

Authorized King James Version

But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

ἀκούσας

G191

he that heareth

to hear (in various senses)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

μὴ

G3361

not

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

ποιήσας

G4160

doeth

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

ὅμοιός

G3664

similar (in appearance or character)

ἐστιν

G2076

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

ἀνθρώπῳ

G444

a man

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

#10

οἰκοδομήσαντι

G3618

built

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

#11

οἰκίας

G3614

an house

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

#12

ἐπὶ

G1909

upon

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

#13

τὴν

G3588

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

#14

γῆν

G1093

the earth

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

#15

χωρὶς

G5565

that without

at a space, i.e., separately or apart from (often as preposition)

#16

θεμελίου

G2310

a foundation

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

#17

ᾗ

G3739

which

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

#18

προσέῤῥηξεν

G4366

against

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

#19

ὁ

G3588

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

#20

ποταμός

G4215

the stream

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

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

εὐθὲως

G2112

immediately

directly, i.e., at once or soon

#23

ἔπεσεν

G4098

it fell

to fall (literally or figuratively)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ἐγένετο

G1096

was

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

#26

τὸ

G3588

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

#27

ῥῆγμα

G4485

the ruin

something torn, i.e., a fragment (by implication and abstractly, a fall)

#28

τῆς

G3588

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

#29

οἰκίας

G3614

an house

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

#30

ἐκείνης

G1565

of that

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

#31

μέγα

G3173

great

big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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