2 Thessalonians 2:17

Authorized King James Version

Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

Word-by-Word Analysis

παρακαλέσαι

G3870

Comfort

to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

ὑμῶν

G5216

your

of (from or concerning) you

τὰς

G3588

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

καρδίας

G2588

hearts

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

καὶ

G2532

and

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

στηρίξαι

G4741

stablish

to set fast, i.e., (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

παντὶ

G3956

every

all, any, every, the whole

#10

λόγῳ

G3056

word

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#11

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#12

ἔργῳ

G2041

work

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

#13

ἀγαθῷ

G18

good

"good" (in any sense, often as noun)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Thessalonians. 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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?