Luke 8:35

Authorized King James Version

Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐξεληλύθει,

G1831

they went out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

δὲ

G1161

Then

but, and, etc

ἰδεῖν

G1492

to see

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

τὸ

G3588

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

γεγονὸς

G1096

what was done

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ἦλθον

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

πρὸς

G4314

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,

τὸν

G3588

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

#10

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

εὗρον

G2147

found

to find (literally or figuratively)

#13

καθήμενον

G2521

sitting

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

#14

τὸν

G3588

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

#15

ἄνθρωπον

G444

the man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

#16

ἀφ'

G575

out of

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#17

οὗ

G3739

whom

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

#18

τὰ

G3588

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

#19

δαιμόνια

G1140

the devils

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

#20

ἐξεληλύθει,

G1831

they went out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

#21

ἱματισμένον

G2439

clothed

to dress

#22

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#23

σωφρονοῦντα

G4993

in his right mind

to be of sound mind, i.e., sane, (figuratively) moderate

#24

παρὰ

G3844

properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj

#25

τοὺς

G3588

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

#26

πόδας

G4228

the feet

a "foot" (figuratively or literally)

#27

τοῦ

G3588

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

#28

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#29

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#30

ἐφοβήθησαν

G5399

they were afraid

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

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
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?

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