Luke 9:37

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἐγένετο
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.)
#2
δὲ
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἐν
that on
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τῇ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἑξῆς
the next
successive
#6
ἡμέρᾳ
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
#7
κατελθόντων
were come down
to come (or go) down (literally or figuratively)
#8
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
#9
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#10
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ὄρους
the hill
a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
#12
συνήντησεν
met
to meet with; figuratively, to occur
#13
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
#14
ὄχλος
people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#15
πολύς
much
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Luke. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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