Luke 7:25

Authorized King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλὰ
But
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
τί
what
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#3
ἐξεληλύθατε
went ye out
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἰδεῖν
for to see
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#5
ἄνθρωπον
A man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#6
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
μαλακοῖς
soft
soft, i.e., fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite
#8
ἱματίοις
raiment
a dress (inner or outer)
#9
ἠμφιεσμένον
clothed
to enrobe
#10
ἰδού,
Behold
used as imperative lo!
#11
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ἱματισμῷ
apparelled
clothing
#14
ἐνδόξῳ
gorgeously
in glory, i.e., splendid, (figuratively) noble
#15
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τρυφῇ
delicately
effeminacy, i.e., luxury or debauchery
#17
ὑπάρχοντες
live
to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip
#18
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τοῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
βασιλείοις
kings' courts
a palace
#21
εἰσίν
are
they are

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.

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