Matthew 1:23

Authorized King James Version

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἰδοὺ
G2400
Behold
used as imperative lo!
#2
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
παρθένος
G3933
a virgin
a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter
#4
ἐν
G1722
shall be with child
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
γαστρὶ
G1064
the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
#6
ἕξει
G2192
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
τέξεται
G5088
shall bring forth
to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
#9
υἱόν,
G5207
a son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
καλέσουσιν
G2564
they shall call
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#15
Ἐμμανουήλ,
G1694
Emmanuel
god with us; emmanuel, a name of christ
#16
ὅ
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#17
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#18
μεθερμηνευόμενον,
G3177
being interpreted
to explain over, i.e., translate
#19
Μεθ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#20
ἡμῶν
G2257
us
of (or from) us
#21
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
Θεός
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

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Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within gospel presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish Messianic hope to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within Roman imperial rule over Jewish Palestine with messianic expectations. The author writes to address Jewish Christians seeking to understand Jesus as Messiah, 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.

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