Luke 8:43

Authorized King James Version

And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

γυνὴ

G1135

a woman

a woman; specially, a wife

οὖσα

G5607

having

being

ἐν

G1722

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

ῥύσει

G4511

an issue

a flux (of blood)

αἵματος

G129

of blood

blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k

ἀπὸ

G575

years

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

ἐτῶν

G2094

a year

δώδεκα

G1427

twelve

two and ten, i.e., a dozen

#10

ἥτις

G3748

which

which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same

#11

εἰς

G1519

upon

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#12

ἰατρούς

G2395

physicians

a physician

#13

προσαναλώσασα

G4321

had spent

to expend further

#14

ὅλον

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

#15

τὸν

G3588

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

#16

βίον

G979

her living

life, i.e., (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood

#17

οὐκ

G3756

neither

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

#18

ἴσχυσεν

G2480

could

to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)

#19

ὑπ'

G5259

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

#20

οὐδενὸς

G3762

any

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

#21

θεραπευθῆναι

G2323

be healed

to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 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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