Matthew 13:41

Authorized King James Version

The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀποστελεῖ
G649
shall send forth
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#2
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
υἱὸς
G5207
The Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#4
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#6
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀγγέλους
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
συλλέξουσιν
G4816
they shall gather
to collect
#11
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#12
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
βασιλείας
G932
his kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
πάντα
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#16
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
σκάνδαλα
G4625
that offend
a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e., snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ποιοῦντας
G4160
them which do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ἀνομίαν
G458
iniquity
illegality, i.e., violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness

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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