Luke 6:7

Authorized King James Version

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
παρετήρουν
G3906
watched
to inspect alongside, i.e., note insidiously or scrupulously
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτοῦ
G846
against him
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
#4
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
γραμματεῖς
G1122
the scribes
a professional writer
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Φαρισαῖοι
G5330
Pharisees
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
#9
εἰ
G1487
whether
if, whether, that, etc
#10
ἐν
G1722
on
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
σαββάτῳ
G4521
the sabbath day
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
#13
θεραπεύσει
G2323
he would heal
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#14
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#15
εὕρωσιν
G2147
they might find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#16
κατηγορίαν
G2724
an accusation
a complaint ("category"), i.e., criminal charge
#17
αὐτοῦ
G846
against him
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

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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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