Luke 8:13

Authorized King James Version

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

but, and, etc

ἐπὶ

G1909

They on

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πέτρας

G4073

the rock

a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

οἳ

G3739

are they which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ὅταν

G3752

when

whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as

ἀκούσωσιν

G191

they hear

to hear (in various senses)

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#10

χαρᾶς

G5479

joy

cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight

#11

δέχονται

G1209

receive

to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

#12

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

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

#14

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#15

οὗτοι

G3778

these

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#16

ῥίζαν

G4491

root

a "root" (literally or figuratively)

#17

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#18

ἔχουσιν

G2192

have

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#19

οἳ

G3739

are they which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#20

πρὸς

G4314

for

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,

#21

καιρῷ

G2540

a while

an occasion, i.e., set or proper time

#22

πιστεύουσιν

G4100

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

#23

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#24

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#25

καιρῷ

G2540

a while

an occasion, i.e., set or proper time

#26

πειρασμοῦ

G3986

of temptation

a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

#27

ἀφίστανται

G868

fall away

to remove, i.e., (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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