Jude 1:14

Authorized King James Version

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

Word-by-Word Analysis

προεφήτευσεν

G4395

prophesied

to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

καὶ

G2532

also

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

τούτοις

G5125

of these

to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things)

ἕβδομος

G1442

the seventh

seventh

ἀπὸ

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

Ἀδὰμ

G76

Adam

adam, the first man; typically (of jesus) man (as his representative)

Ἑνὼχ

G1802

Enoch

enoch (i.e., chanok), an antediluvian

λέγων,

G3004

saying

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#10

Ἰδού,

G2400

Behold

used as imperative lo!

#11

ἦλθεν

G2064

cometh

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#12

Κύριος

G2962

the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#13

ἐν

G1722

with

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

#14

μυριάσιν

G3461

ten thousands

a ten-thousand; by extension, a "myriad" or indefinite number

#15

ἁγίαις

G40

saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#16

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jude, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Jude's theological argument.

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

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