Luke 8:47

Authorized King James Version

And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἰδοῦσα

G1492

saw

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἡ

G3588

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

γυνὴ

G1135

when the woman

a woman; specially, a wife

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

οὐκ

G3756

not

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

ἔλαθεν

G2990

hid

to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

τρέμουσα

G5141

trembling

to "tremble" or fear

ἦλθεν

G2064

she came

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

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#11

προσπεσοῦσα

G4363

falling down before

to fall towards, i.e., (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)

#12

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

#13

δι'

G1223

for

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#14

ἣν

G3739

what

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

#15

αἰτίαν

G156

cause

a cause (as if asked for), i.e., (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)

#16

ἥψατο

G680

she had touched

properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)

#17

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

#18

ἀπήγγειλεν

G518

she declared

to announce

#19

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

#20

ἐνώπιον

G1799

before

in the face of (literally or figuratively)

#21

παντὸς

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#22

τοῦ

G3588

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

#23

λαοῦ

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#25

ὡς

G5613

how

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

#26

ἰάθη

G2390

she was healed

to cure (literally or figuratively)

#27

παραχρῆμα

G3916

immediately

at the thing itself, i.e., instantly

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 covenant community 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 covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
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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Luke 8:47

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