Luke 9:5

Authorized King James Version

And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

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
ὅσοι
G3745
whosoever
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#3
ἂν
G302
whatsoever
#4
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#5
δέξωνταί
G1209
receive
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
#6
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#7
ἐξερχόμενοι
G1831
when ye go
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#8
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
πόλεως
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#11
ἐκείνης
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
κονιορτὸν
G2868
dust
pulverulence (as blown about)
#15
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#16
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ποδῶν
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#18
ὑμῶν
G5216
your
of (from or concerning) you
#19
ἀποτινάξατε
G660
shake off
to brush off
#20
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#21
μαρτύριον
G3142
a testimony
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
#22
ἐπ'
G1909
against
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#23
αὐτούς
G846
them
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

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

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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