Matthew 11:1

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#4
ἐτέλεσεν
G5055
had made an end
to end, i.e., complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#7
διατάσσων
G1299
of commanding
to arrange thoroughly, i.e., (specially) institute, prescribe, etc
#8
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
δώδεκα
G1427
twelve
two and ten, i.e., a dozen
#10
μαθηταῖς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#11
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
#12
μετέβη
G3327
he departed
to change place
#13
ἐκεῖθεν
G1564
thence
thence
#14
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
διδάσκειν
G1321
to teach
to teach (in the same broad application)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
κηρύσσειν
G2784
to preach
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
πόλεσιν
G4172
cities
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#21
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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 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

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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