Luke 8:27

Authorized King James Version

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐξελθόντι

G1831

when he went forth

to issue (literally or figuratively)

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

ἐπὶ

G1909

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

τὴν

G3588

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

γῆν

G1093

land

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

ὑπήντησεν

G5221

there met

to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e., to encounter, fall in with

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

ἀνήρ

G435

man

a man (properly as an individual male)

#10

τις

G5100

a certain

some or any person or object

#11

ἐκ

G1537

long

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#12

τῆς

G3588

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

#13

πόλεως

G4172

the city

a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

#14

ὅς

G3739

which

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

#15

εἶχέν

G2192

had

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

#16

δαιμόνια

G1140

devils

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

#17

ἐκ

G1537

long

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#18

χρόνων

G5550

time

a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a

#19

ἱκανῶν

G2425

competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#21

ἱμάτιον

G2440

clothes

a dress (inner or outer)

#22

οὐκ

G3756

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

#23

ἐνεδιδύσκετο,

G1737

ware

to invest (with a garment)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ἐν

G1722

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

#26

οἰκίᾳ

G3614

any house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

#27

οὐκ

G3756

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

#28

ἔμενεν

G3306

abode

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#29

ἀλλ'

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#30

ἐν

G1722

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

#31

τοῖς

G3588

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

#32

μνήμασιν

G3418

the tombs

a memorial, i.e., sepulchral monument (burial-place)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

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 this verse's literary context within Luke chapter 8 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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