Luke 7:8

Authorized King James Version

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#4
ἄνθρωπός
G444
a man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#5
εἰμι
G1510
am
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#6
ὑπ'
G5259
under
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 (
#7
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
authority
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#8
τασσόμενος
G5021
set
to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e., assign or dispose (to a certain position or lot)
#9
ἔχων
G2192
having
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#10
ὑπ'
G5259
under
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 (
#11
ἐμαυτὸν
G1683
me
of myself so likewise the dative case ?????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-to'"/>, and accusative case ??????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-ton'"/>
#12
στρατιώτας
G4757
soldiers
a camper-out, i.e., a (common) warrior (literally or figuratively)
#13
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#15
τούτῳ
G5129
unto one
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
#16
πορεύεται
G4198
Go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#17
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
πορεύεται
G4198
Go
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#19
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἄλλῳ
G243
to another
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#21
ἔρχεται
G2064
Come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#22
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἔρχεται
G2064
Come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#24
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
δούλῳ
G1401
servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#27
μου
G3450
to my
of me
#28
ποιεῖ
G4160
Do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#29
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#30
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#31
ποιεῖ
G4160
Do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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

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 kingdom of God 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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