Luke 7:1
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Original Language Analysis
ἐπλήρωσεν
he had ended
G4137
ἐπλήρωσεν
he had ended
Strong's:
G4137
Word #:
3 of 15
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ῥήματα
sayings
G4487
ῥήματα
sayings
Strong's:
G4487
Word #:
6 of 15
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 15
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
εἰς
in
G1519
εἰς
in
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
8 of 15
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λαοῦ
of the people
G2992
λαοῦ
of the people
Strong's:
G2992
Word #:
12 of 15
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
Historical Context
Capernaum was a prosperous fishing village on the Sea of Galilee's northern shore, home to a Roman garrison and customs station. Archaeological evidence confirms a first-century synagogue beneath the later limestone structure, likely the one the centurion built (Luke 7:5).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus demonstrate that His teaching authority is validated by His power over sickness, death, and nature?
- What does Capernaum's later judgment teach about the danger of spiritual privilege without genuine faith?
- How should the transition from hearing Christ's words to seeing His works shape your faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. The Greek etelesen (ἐτέλεσεν, finished/completed) marks the conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20-49), Jesus' ethical manifesto paralleling Matthew's Sermon on the Mount. Luke transitions from teaching to demonstration—Christ's authority proclaimed in words (chapter 6) is now validated through miraculous works (chapter 7).
Capernaum (Καφαρναούμ, Kapharnaoum, 'village of consolation') served as Jesus' ministry headquarters, His adopted hometown after Nazareth's rejection. This city witnessed more miracles than any other yet would face severe judgment for unbelief (Luke 10:15), proving that privilege intensifies accountability.