Matthew 10:17

Authorized King James Version

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
προσέχετε
G4337
beware
(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e., pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#4
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀνθρώπων·
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#6
παραδώσουσιν
G3860
they will deliver
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
#7
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#8
ὑμᾶς·
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#9
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
συνέδρια
G4892
the councils
a joint session, i.e., (specially), the jewish sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
συναγωγαῖς
G4864
synagogues
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
#15
αὐτῶν
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
#16
μαστιγώσουσιν
G3146
they will scourge
to flog (literally or figuratively)
#17
ὑμᾶς·
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to gospel presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish Messianic hope, advancing the author's theological argument. 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

The literary and historical milieu of Jewish biographical literature presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Matthew Understanding a worldview expecting divine intervention through a promised Messiah helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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