Matthew 12:15

Authorized King James Version

But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

when Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

γνοὺς

G1097

knew

to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

ἀνεχώρησεν

G402

it he withdrew himself

to retire

ἐκεῖθεν

G1564

from thence

thence

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἠκολούθησαν

G190

followed

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

αὐτοὺς

G846

him

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

ὄχλοι

G3793

multitudes

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

#11

πολλοί

G4183

great

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

ἐθεράπευσεν

G2323

he healed

to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

#14

αὐτοὺς

G846

him

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

πάντας

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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