Luke 8:21

Authorized King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
he answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#4
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#5
πρὸς
G4314
unto
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,
#6
αὐτὸν
G846
it
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
#7
Μήτηρ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#8
μου
G3450
My
of me
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἀδελφοί
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#11
μου
G3450
My
of me
#12
οὗτοί
G3778
these
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#13
εἰσιν
G1526
are
they are
#14
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
τοῦ
G3588
which
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
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#19
ἀκούοντες
G191
hear
to hear (in various senses)
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ποιοῦντες
G4160
do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#22
αὐτὸν
G846
it
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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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