Luke 9:32

Authorized King James Version

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
But
but, and, etc
#3
Πέτρος
Peter
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
#4
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
οἱ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
σὺν
they that were with
with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi
#7
αὐτῷ
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
#8
ἦσαν
were
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#9
βεβαρημένοι
heavy
to weigh down (figuratively)
#10
ὕπνῳ·
with sleep
sleep, i.e., (figuratively) spiritual torpor
#11
διαγρηγορήσαντες
when they were awake
to waken thoroughly
#12
δὲ
But
but, and, etc
#13
εἶδον
they 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
#14
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
δόξαν
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#16
αὐτῷ
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
#17
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τοὺς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
δύο
the two
"two"
#20
ἄνδρας
men
a man (properly as an individual male)
#21
τοὺς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
συνεστῶτας
that stood with
to set together, i.e., (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to co
#23
αὐτῷ
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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of glory 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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