Luke 9:34

Authorized King James Version

While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ταῦτα
G5023
thus
these things
#2
δὲ
G1161
While
but, and, etc
#3
αὐτούς·
G846
he
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
#4
λέγοντος
G3004
spake
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#5
ἐγένετο
G1096
there came
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#6
νεφέλην
G3507
a cloud
properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἐπεσκίασεν
G1982
overshadowed
to cast a shade upon, i.e., (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy; figuratively, to invest with preternatural influence
#9
αὐτούς·
G846
he
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
#10
ἐφοβήθησαν
G5399
they feared
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#11
δὲ
G1161
While
but, and, etc
#12
ἐν
G1722
as
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἐκείνους
G1565
they
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#15
εἰσελθεῖν
G1525
entered
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#16
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#17
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
νεφέλην
G3507
a cloud
properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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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