Luke 7:44

Authorized King James Version

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

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
στραφεὶς
G4762
he turned
to twist, i.e., turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
γυναῖκα
G1135
the woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#6
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Σίμωνι
G4613
unto Simon
simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites
#8
ἔφη
G5346
and said
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e., speak or say
#9
Βλέπεις
G991
Seest thou
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#10
ταύτην
G3778
she
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#11
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
γυναῖκα
G1135
the woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#13
εἰσῆλθόν
G1525
I entered
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#14
σου
G4675
thine
of thee, thy
#15
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#16
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
οἰκίαν
G3614
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#18
ὕδωρ
G5204
water
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
#19
ἐπὶ
G1909
for
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#20
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#22
μου
G3450
my
of me
#23
οὐκ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#24
ἔδωκας·
G1325
thou gavest me
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#25
αὕτη
G846
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
#26
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#27
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
δάκρυσιν
G1144
with tears
a tear
#29
ἔβρεξέν
G1026
hath washed
to moisten (especially by a shower)
#30
μου
G3450
my
of me
#31
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#33
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#34
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
θριξὶν
G2359
them with the hairs
of uncertain derivation; hair
#36
τὴς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#37
κεφαλῆς
G2776
head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#38
αὐτῆς
G846
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
#39
ἐξέμαξεν
G1591
wiped
to knead out, i.e., (by analogy) to wipe dry

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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