Matthew 10:1

Authorized King James Version

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

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
προσκαλεσάμενος
G4341
when he had called
to call toward oneself, i.e., summon, invite
#3
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
δώδεκα
G1427
twelve
two and ten, i.e., a dozen
#5
μαθητὰς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#6
αὐτὰ
G846
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
#7
ἔδωκεν
G1325
he gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#8
αὐτὰ
G846
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
#9
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#10
πνευμάτων
G4151
spirits
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#11
ἀκαθάρτων
G169
against unclean
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
#12
ὥστε
G5620
to
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#13
ἐκβάλλειν
G1544
cast
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#14
αὐτὰ
G846
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
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
θεραπεύειν
G2323
to heal
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#17
πᾶσαν
G3956
all manner
all, any, every, the whole
#18
νόσον
G3554
of sickness
a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
πᾶσαν
G3956
all manner
all, any, every, the whole
#21
μαλακίαν
G3119
of disease
softness, i.e., enervation (debility)

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

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 first-century Palestinian Jewish culture under Roman occupation would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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