Jude 1:15

Authorized King James Version

To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ποιῆσαι

G4160

To execute

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

κρίσιν

G2920

judgment

decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)

κατ'

G2596

against

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ἐξελέγξαι

G1827

to convince

to convict fully, i.e., (by implication) to punish

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

τοὺς

G3588

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

ἀσεβεῖς

G765

that are ungodly

irreverent, i.e., (by extension) impious or wicked

#10

αὐτοῦ

G846

among them

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

#11

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#12

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#13

τῶν

G3588

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

#14

ἔργων

G2041

deeds

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

#15

ἀσεβείας

G763

ungodly

impiety, i.e., (by implication) wickedness

#16

αὐτοῦ

G846

among them

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

#17

ὧν

G3739

speeches which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#18

ἠσέβησαν

G764

they have ungodly committed

to be (by implied act) impious or wicked

#19

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#20

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#21

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#22

τῶν

G3588

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

#23

σκληρῶν

G4642

their hard

dry, i.e., hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe)

#24

ὧν

G3739

speeches which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#25

ἐλάλησαν

G2980

have spoken

to talk, i.e., utter words

#26

κατ'

G2596

against

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#27

αὐτοῦ

G846

among them

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

#28

ἁμαρτωλοὶ

G268

sinners

sinful, i.e., a sinner

#29

ἀσεβεῖς

G765

that are ungodly

irreverent, i.e., (by extension) impious or wicked

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jude, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Jude chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?