2 Thessalonians 3:16

Authorized King James Version

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Αὐτὸς
G846
himself
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
#2
δὲ
G1161
Now
but, and, etc
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κύριος
G2962
The Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
εἰρήνην
G1515
of peace
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
#7
δῴη
G1325
give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#8
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#9
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
εἰρήνην
G1515
of peace
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
#11
διὰ
G1223
always
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#12
πάντων
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#13
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
πάντων
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#15
τρόπῳ
G5158
means
a turn, i.e., (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character
#16
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κύριος
G2962
The Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#18
μετὰ
G3326
be with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#19
πάντων
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#20
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Thessalonians. The concept of peace 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Thessalonians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes peace in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection