Galatians 2:13

Authorized King James Version

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

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
συνυπεκρίθησαν
G4942
dissembled
to act hypocritically in concert with
#3
αὐτῶν
G846
with him
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
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
λοιποὶ
G3062
the other
remaining ones
#7
Ἰουδαῖοι
G2453
Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah
#8
ὥστε
G5620
insomuch
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
Βαρναβᾶς
G921
that Barnabas
son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite
#11
συναπήχθη
G4879
was carried away
to take off together, i.e., transport with (seduce, passively, yield)
#12
αὐτῶν
G846
with him
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
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ὑποκρίσει
G5272
dissimulation
acting under a feigned part, i.e., (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection