Luke 8:54

And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

Word-by-Word Analysis

αὐτῆς

G846

her

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἐκβαλὼν

G1544

he put

to eject (literally or figuratively)

ἔξω

G1854

out

out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively

πάντας,

G3956

them all

all, any, every, the whole

καὶ

G2532

and

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

κρατήσας

G2902

took

to use strength, i.e., seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

τῆς

G3588

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

χειρὸς

G5495

by the hand

the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)

#10

αὐτῆς

G846

her

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

#11

ἐφώνησεν

G5455

and called

to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation

#12

λέγων,

G3004

saying

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#13

Ἡ

G3588

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

#14

παῖς

G3816

Maid

a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a

#15

ἔγειρου

G1453

arise

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

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

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 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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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Luke 8:54

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