Matthew 13:14

Authorized King James Version

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

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
ἀναπληροῦται
G378
is fulfilled
to complete; by implication, to occupy, supply; figuratively, to accomplish (by coincidence ot obedience)
#3
ἐπ'
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#4
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
#5
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
προφητεία
G4394
the prophecy
prediction (scriptural or other)
#7
Ἠσαΐου
G2268
of Esaias
hesaias (i.e., jeshajah), an israelite
#8
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
λέγουσα
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#10
Ἀκοῇ
G189
By hearing
hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
#11
ἀκούσετε
G191
ye shall hear
to hear (in various senses)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#14
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#15
συνῆτε
G4920
shall
to put together, i.e., (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
βλέψετε
G991
seeing
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#18
βλέψετε
G991
seeing
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#22
ἴδητε
G1492
perceive
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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