Luke 9:36

Authorized King James Version

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
γενέσθαι
G1096
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#5
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
φωνὴν
G5456
when the voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#7
εὑρέθη
G2147
was found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#10
μόνος
G3441
alone
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
αὐτοὶ
G846
they
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
#13
ἐσίγησαν
G4601
kept it close
to keep silent (transitively or intransitively)
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οὐδὲν
G3762
any
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#16
ἀπήγγειλαν
G518
told
to announce
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
ἐκείναις
G1565
those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#19
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ἡμέραις
G2250
days
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
#21
οὐδὲν
G3762
any
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#22
ὧν
G3739
of those things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#23
ἑώρακασιν
G3708
they had seen
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear

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

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

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

Topics

People

Study Resources