2 Corinthians 1:16

Authorized King James Version

And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.

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
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#3
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#4
διελθεῖν
G1330
to pass
to traverse (literally)
#5
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
Μακεδονίας
G3109
Macedonia
macedonia, a region of greece
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
πάλιν
G3825
again
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#9
ἀπὸ
G575
out of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#10
Μακεδονίας
G3109
Macedonia
macedonia, a region of greece
#11
ἐλθεῖν
G2064
to come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#12
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,
#13
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ὑφ'
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#16
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#17
προπεμφθῆναι
G4311
to be brought on my way
to send forward, i.e., escort or aid in travel
#18
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#19
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
Ἰουδαίαν
G2449
Judaea
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. 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