Matthew 12:22

Authorized King James Version

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
προσηνέχθη
G4374
was brought
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
#3
αὐτόν,
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
#4
δαιμονιζόμενος
G1139
one possessed with a devil
to be exercised by a daemon
#5
τυφλὸν
G5185
blind
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
κωφὸν
G2974
dumb
blunted, i.e., (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἐθεράπευσεν
G2323
he healed
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#10
αὐτόν,
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
#11
ὥστε
G5620
insomuch that
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#12
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
τυφλὸν
G5185
blind
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
κωφὸν
G2974
dumb
blunted, i.e., (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
λαλεῖν
G2980
spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
βλέπειν
G991
saw
to look at (literally or figuratively)

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 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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