Luke 9:45

Authorized King James Version

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἠγνόουν
G50
they understood not
not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ῥήματος
G4487
saying
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#6
τοῦτο
G5124
this
that thing
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἦν
G2258
it was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#9
παρακεκαλυμμένον
G3871
hid
to cover alongside, i.e., veil (figuratively)
#10
ἀπ'
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#11
αὐτὸν
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
#12
ἵνα
G2443
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#13
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#14
αἴσθωνται
G143
they perceived
to apprehend (properly, by the senses)
#15
αὐτὸν
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
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἐφοβοῦντο
G5399
they feared
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#18
ἐρωτῆσαι
G2065
to ask
to interrogate; by implication, to request
#19
αὐτὸν
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
#20
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#21
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ῥήματος
G4487
saying
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#23
τούτου
G5127
that
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)

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.

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