2 Corinthians 5:19

Authorized King James Version

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
To wit
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#3
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#4
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
Χριστῷ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#7
κόσμον
G2889
the world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
#8
καταλλάσσων
G2644
reconciling
to change mutually, i.e., (figuratively) to compound a difference
#9
ἑαυτῷ
G1438
unto himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#10
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#11
λογιζόμενος
G3049
imputing
to take an inventory, i.e., estimate (literally or figuratively)
#12
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
παραπτώματα
G3900
trespasses
a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e., (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression
#15
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
θέμενος
G5087
hath committed
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from g2476, which pr
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ἡμῖν
G2254
us
to (or for, with, by) us
#20
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
λόγον
G3056
the word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#22
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
καταλλαγῆς
G2643
of reconciliation
exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e., restoration to (the divine) favor

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection