Matthew 10:25

Authorized King James Version

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀρκετὸν
G713
It is enough
satisfactory
#2
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
μαθητῇ
G3101
for the disciple
a learner, i.e., pupil
#4
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#5
γένηται
G1096
he be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#6
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#7
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
διδάσκαλος
G1320
master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#9
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
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
δοῦλος
G1401
the servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#13
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
κύριος
G2962
lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#16
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
#17
εἰ
G1487
If
if, whether, that, etc
#18
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
οἰκοδεσπότην
G3617
the master of the house
the head of a family
#20
Βεελζεβοὺλ
G954
Beelzebub
dung-god; beelzebul, a name of satan
#21
ἐκάλεσαν,
G2564
they have called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#22
πόσῳ
G4214
how much
interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many)
#23
μᾶλλον
G3123
more
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
#24
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
οἰκιακοὺς
G3615
household
familiar, i.e., (as noun) relatives
#26
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

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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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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