Luke 9:22

Authorized King James Version

Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰπὼν
G2036
Saying
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#3
Δεῖ
G1163
must
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
#4
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
υἱὸν
G5207
The Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#8
πολλὰ
G4183
many things
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#9
παθεῖν
G3958
suffer
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἀποδοκιμασθῆναι
G593
be rejected
to disapprove, i.e., (by implication) to repudiate
#12
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#13
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
πρεσβυτέρων
G4245
the elders
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἀρχιερέων
G749
chief priests
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
γραμματέων
G1122
scribes
a professional writer
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἀποκτανθῆναι
G615
be slain
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
τρίτῃ
G5154
the third
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
#24
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#25
ἐγερθῆναι
G1453
be raised
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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.

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