Luke 8:24

Authorized King James Version

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
προσελθόντες
G4334
they came to him
to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
διήγειραν
G1326
and awoke
to wake fully; i.e., arouse (literally or figuratively)
#4
αὐτὸν
G846
him
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
#5
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#6
ἐπιστάτα
G1988
Master
an appointee over, i.e., commander (teacher)
#7
ἐπιστάτα
G1988
Master
an appointee over, i.e., commander (teacher)
#8
ἀπολλύμεθα
G622
we perish
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#9
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#11
ἐγερθεὶς
G1453
he arose
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
#12
ἐπετίμησεν
G2008
and rebuked
to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid
#13
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἀνέμῳ
G417
the wind
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κλύδωνι
G2830
the raging
a surge of the sea (literally or figuratively)
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ὕδατος·
G5204
of the water
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἐπαύσαντο
G3973
they ceased
to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e., restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
#22
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἐγένετο
G1096
there was
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#24
γαλήνη
G1055
a calm
tranquillity

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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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