2 Timothy 2:8

Authorized King James Version

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Μνημόνευε
G3421
Remember
to exercise memory, i.e., recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse
#2
Ἰησοῦν
G2424
that Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#3
Χριστὸν
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#4
ἐγηγερμένον
G1453
was raised
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
#5
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#6
νεκρῶν
G3498
the dead
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
#7
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
σπέρματος
G4690
the seed
something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
#9
Δαβίδ,
G1138
of David
david, the israelite king
#10
κατὰ
G2596
according to
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#11
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
εὐαγγέλιόν
G2098
gospel
a good message, i.e., the gospel
#13
μου
G3450
my
of me

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Timothy, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Timothy.

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