Matthew 12:25

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰδὼς
G1492
knew
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἐνθυμήσεις
G1761
thoughts
deliberation
#7
αὐτοῖς
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
#8
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#9
αὐτοῖς
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
#10
πᾶσα
G3956
Every
all, any, every, the whole
#11
βασιλεία
G932
kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#12
μερισθεῖσα
G3307
divided
to part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ
#13
καθ'
G2596
against
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#14
ἑαυτῆς
G1438
itself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#15
ἐρημοῦται
G2049
is brought to desolation
to lay waste (literally or figuratively)
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
πᾶσα
G3956
Every
all, any, every, the whole
#18
πόλις
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#19
ἢ
G2228
or
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
#20
οἰκία
G3614
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#21
μερισθεῖσα
G3307
divided
to part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ
#22
καθ'
G2596
against
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#23
ἑαυτῆς
G1438
itself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#24
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
σταθήσεται
G2476
shall
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Matthew. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God within the theological tradition of Matthew Understanding a worldview expecting divine intervention through a promised Messiah helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes kingdom in this particular way.

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