Jude 1:25

Authorized King James Version

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μόνῳ
G3441
To the only
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#2
σοφῷ
G4680
wise
wise (in a most general application)
#3
Θεῷ
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#4
σωτῆρι
G4990
Saviour
a deliverer, i.e., god or christ
#5
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#6
δόξα
G1391
be glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
μεγαλωσύνη
G3172
majesty
greatness, i.e., (figuratively) divinity (often god himself)
#9
κράτος
G2904
dominion
vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἐξουσία
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
εἰς
G1519
ever
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#16
πάντας
G3956
all, any, every, the whole
#17
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
αἰῶνας
G165
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#19
ἀμήν.
G281
Amen
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jude, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, 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 kingdom of God 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