Luke 9:9

Authorized King James Version

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἡρῴδης

G2264

Herod

heroic; herod, the name of four jewish kings

Ἰωάννην

G2491

John

joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

ἀπεκεφάλισα·

G607

beheaded

to decapitate

τίς

G5101

who

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

δέ

G1161

but

but, and, etc

#10

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#11

οὗτος

G3778

this

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#12

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#13

οὗ

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#14

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

#15

ἀκούω

G191

hear

to hear (in various senses)

#16

τοιαῦτα

G5108

such things

truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#18

ἐζήτει

G2212

he desired

to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)

#19

ἰδεῖν

G1492

to see

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

#20

αὐτόν

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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Luke 9:9

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