Luke 9:62

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
αὐτοῦ
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
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#7
Οὐδεὶς
G3762
No man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#8
ἐπιβαλὼν
G1911
having put
to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with g1438 implied) to reflect; impersonal
#9
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
χεῖρα
G5495
hand
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#11
αὐτοῦ
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
ἐπ'
G1909
to
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#13
ἄροτρον
G723
the plough
a plow
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
βλέπων
G991
looking
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#16
εἰς
G1519
back
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#17
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ὀπίσω
G3694
to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
#19
εὔθετός
G2111
fit
well placed, i.e., (figuratively) appropriate
#20
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#21
εἰς
G1519
back
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
βασιλείαν
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#24
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Luke, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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