Luke 9:33

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

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

ἐγένετο

G1096

it came to pass

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

ἐν

G1722

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

τῷ

G3588

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

διαχωρίζεσθαι

G1316

departed

to remove (oneself) wholly, i.e., retire

αὐτοῦ

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

ἀπ'

G575

from

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

αὐτοῦ

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

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#10

ὁ

G3588

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

#11

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

#12

πρὸς

G4314

unto

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#13

τὸν

G3588

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

#14

Ἰησοῦν

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#15

Ἐπιστάτα

G1988

Master

an appointee over, i.e., commander (teacher)

#16

καλόν

G2570

good

properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished

#17

ἐστιν

G2076

it is

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#18

ἡμᾶς

G2248

for us

#19

ὧδε

G5602

here

in this same spot, i.e., here or hither

#20

εἶναι

G1511

to be

to exist

#21

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#22

ποιήσωμεν

G4160

let us make

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#23

σκηνὰς

G4633

tabernacles

a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)

#24

τρεῖς

G5140

three

"three"

#25

μίαν

G1520

one

#26

σοὶ

G4671

thee

to thee

#27

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#28

Μωσεῖ

G3475

Moses

moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver

#29

μίαν

G1520

one

#30

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#31

μίαν

G1520

one

#32

Ἠλίᾳ

G2243

Elias

helias (i.e., elijah), an israelite

#33

μὴ

G3361

not

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#34

εἰδὼς

G1492

knowing

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

#35

ὃ

G3739

what

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

#36

λέγει

G3004

he said

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

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

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

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?
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?
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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