Luke 7:10

Authorized King James Version

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ὑποστρέψαντες
returning
to turn under (behind), i.e., to return (literally or figuratively)
#3
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
πεμφθέντες
they that were sent
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#5
εἰς
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
οἶκον
the house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#8
εὗρον
found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#9
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἀσθενοῦντα
that had been sick
to be feeble (in any sense)
#11
δοῦλον
the servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#12
ὑγιαίνοντα
whole
to have sound health, i.e., be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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