Luke 7:30

Authorized King James Version

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

Φαρισαῖοι

G5330

the Pharisees

a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

νομικοὶ

G3544

lawyers

according (or pertaining) to law, i.e., legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (mosaic) law

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

βουλὴν

G1012

the counsel

volition, i.e., (objectively) advice, or (by implication) purpose

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#11

ἠθέτησαν

G114

rejected

to set aside, i.e., (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate

#12

εἰς

G1519

against

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#13

ἑαυτούς

G1438

themselves

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

#14

μὴ

G3361

not

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#15

βαπτισθέντες

G907

baptized

to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi

#16

ὑπ'

G5259

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

#17

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

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 sovereignty 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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