Luk 7:5 | RWP | e4.org | For ( γαρ ). This clause gives the reason why the elders of the Jews consider him "worthy" ( αξιος , drawing down the scale, αξις , αγο ). He was hardly a proselyte, but was a Roman who had shown his love for the Jews. Himself ( αυτος ). All by himself and at his own expense. Us ( ημιν ). Dative case, for us. It is held by some archaeologists that the black basalt ruins in Tell Hum are the remains of the very synagogue ( την συναγωγην ). Literally, the synagogue , the one which we have, the one for us.

‏ Luke 7:5

For ( γαρ ). This clause gives the reason why the elders of the Jews consider him "worthy" ( αξιος, drawing down the scale, αξις, αγο ). He was hardly a proselyte, but was a Roman who had shown his love for the Jews.

Himself ( αυτος ). All by himself and at his own expense.

Us ( ημιν ). Dative case, for us. It is held by some archaeologists that the black basalt ruins in Tell Hum are the remains of the very synagogue ( την συναγωγην ). Literally,

the synagogue, the one which we have, the one for us.