1 Thessalonians 5:10

Authorized King James Version

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

τοῦ

G3588

Who

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

ἀποθανόντος

G599

died

to die off (literally or figuratively)

ὑπὲρ

G5228

for

"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super

ἡμῶν

G2257

of (or from) us

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

εἴτε

G1535

if too

γρηγορῶμεν

G1127

we wake

to keep awake, i.e., watch (literally or figuratively)

εἴτε

G1535

if too

καθεύδωμεν

G2518

sleep

to lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

#10

ἅμα

G260

together

properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association

#11

σὺν

G4862

with

with or together (but much closer than g3326 or g3844), i.e., by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, additi

#12

αὐτῷ

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

#13

ζήσωμεν

G2198

we should live

to live (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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