Luke 7:12

Authorized King James Version

Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
when
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Now
but, and, etc
#3
ἤγγισεν
G1448
he came nigh
to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πύλῃ
G4439
to the gate
a gate, i.e., the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively)
#6
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
πόλεως
G4172
of the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἰδού,
G2400
used as imperative lo!
#10
ἐξεκομίζετο
G1580
carried out
to bear forth (to burial)
#11
τεθνηκὼς
G2348
a dead man
to die (literally or figuratively)
#12
υἱὸς
G5207
son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#13
μονογενὴς
G3439
the only
only-born, i.e., sole
#14
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μητρὶ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
αὐτῇ
G846
her
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
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
αὐτῇ
G846
her
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
#19
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#20
χήρα
G5503
a widow
a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ὄχλος
G3793
people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#23
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
πόλεως
G4172
of the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#25
ἱκανὸς
G2425
much
competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
#26
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#27
σὺν
G4862
with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#28
αὐτῇ
G846
her
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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