Luke 8:10

Authorized King James Version

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#4
Ὑμῖν
G5213
Unto you
to (with or by) you
#5
δέδοται
G1325
it is given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#6
γνῶναι
G1097
to know
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#7
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
μυστήρια
G3466
the mysteries
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
βασιλείας
G932
of the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#15
λοιποῖς
G3062
to others
remaining ones
#16
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
παραβολαῖς
G3850
parables
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#18
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#19
βλέπωσιν
G991
see
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#20
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#21
βλέπωσιν
G991
see
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἀκούοντες
G191
hearing
to hear (in various senses)
#24
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#25
συνιῶσιν
G4920
they might
to put together, i.e., (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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