Matthew 13:2

Authorized King James Version

And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

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
συνήχθησαν
G4863
were gathered together
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
αὐτὸν
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
#5
ὄχλος
G3793
multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#6
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
#7
ὥστε
G5620
so that
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#8
αὐτὸν
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
#9
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πλοῖον
G4143
a ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#12
ἐμβάντα
G1684
he went
to walk on, i.e., embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
#13
καθῆσθαι
G2521
and sat
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
πᾶς
G3956
the whole
all, any, every, the whole
#16
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ὄχλος
G3793
multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#18
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#19
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
αἰγιαλὸν
G123
the shore
a beach (on which the waves dash)
#21
εἱστήκει
G2476
stood
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Matthew.

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.

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