Luke 7:38

Authorized King James Version

And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
στᾶσα
G2476
stood
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#3
παρὰ
G3844
at
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#6
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#7
ὀπίσω
G3694
behind
to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
#8
κλαίουσα
G2799
him weeping
to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
#9
ἤρξατο
G756
and began
to commence (in order of time)
#10
βρέχειν
G1026
to wash
to moisten (especially by a shower)
#11
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#13
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#14
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
δάκρυσιν
G1144
with tears
a tear
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
θριξὶν
G2359
them with the hairs
of uncertain derivation; hair
#19
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
κεφαλῆς
G2776
head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#21
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#22
ἐξέμασσεν
G1591
did wipe
to knead out, i.e., (by analogy) to wipe dry
#23
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
κατεφίλει
G2705
kissed
to kiss earnestly
#25
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#27
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#28
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#29
ἤλειφεν
G218
anointed
to oil (with perfume)
#30
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
μύρῳ
G3464
them with the ointment
"myrrh", i.e., (by implication) perfumed oil

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Luke.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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