Luke 8:25

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

αὐτῷ

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

Ποῦ

G4226

Where

as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

ἡ

G3588

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

πίστις

G4102

faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

ὑμῶν

G5216

your

of (from or concerning) you

φοβηθέντες

G5399

they being afraid

to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

#10

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

#11

ἐθαύμασαν

G2296

wondered

to wonder; by implication, to admire

#12

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

#13

πρὸς

G4314

one to another

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,

#14

ἀλλήλους

G240

one another

#15

Τίς

G5101

What manner of man

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#16

ἄρα

G686

a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)

#17

οὗτός

G3778

this

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

#18

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#19

ὅτι

G3754

! for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#21

τοῖς

G3588

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

#22

ἀνέμοις

G417

the winds

wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)

#23

ἐπιτάσσει

G2004

he commandeth

to arrange upon, i.e., order

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

τῷ

G3588

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

#26

ὕδατι

G5204

water

water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively

#27

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#28

ὑπακούουσιν

G5219

they obey

to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e., to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority

#29

αὐτῷ

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, 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 faith. 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 faith address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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