Luke 8:39

Authorized King James Version

Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ὑπόστρεφε
G5290
Return
to turn under (behind), i.e., to return (literally or figuratively)
#2
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#3
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
οἶκόν
G3624
house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#5
σου
G4675
thine own
of thee, thy
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
διηγοῦ
G1334
shew
to relate fully
#8
ὅσα
G3745
how great things
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#9
ἐποίησεν
G4160
had done
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#10
σοι
G4671
unto thee
to thee
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεός
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
he went his way
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#15
καθ'
G2596
throughout
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#16
ὅλην
G3650
the whole
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#17
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
πόλιν
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#19
κηρύσσων
G2784
and published
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#20
ὅσα
G3745
how great things
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#21
ἐποίησεν
G4160
had done
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#22
αὐτῷ
G846
unto 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
#23
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

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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