Matthew 14:11

Authorized King James Version

And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

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
ἤνεγκεν
G5342
she brought
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#3
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κεφαλὴ
G2776
head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#5
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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
#6
ἐπὶ
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
#7
πίνακι
G4094
a charger
a plate
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἐδόθη
G1325
given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
κορασίῳ
G2877
to the damsel
a (little) girl
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἤνεγκεν
G5342
she brought
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#14
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μητρὶ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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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