Luke 8:12

Authorized King James Version

Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Those
but, and, etc
#3
παρὰ
G3844
by
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
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὁδόν
G3598
the way side
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
#6
εἰσιν
G1526
are
they are
#7
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀκούοντες
G191
they that hear
to hear (in various senses)
#9
εἶτα
G1534
then
a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
#10
ἔρχεται
G2064
cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
διάβολος
G1228
the devil
a traducer; specially, satan (compare h7854)
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
αἴρει
G142
taketh away
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh
#15
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
λόγον
G3056
the word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#17
ἀπὸ
G575
out of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#18
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
καρδίας
G2588
hearts
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#20
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
#21
ἵνα
G2443
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#22
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#23
πιστεύσαντες
G4100
they should believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#24
σωθῶσιν
G4982
and be saved
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

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

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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