Matthew 14:19

Authorized King James Version

And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

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
κελεύσας
G2753
he commanded
"hail"; to incite by word, i.e., order
#3
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὄχλοις
G3793
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
ἀνακλιθῆναι
G347
to sit down
to lean back
#6
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
#7
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
χόρτους
G5528
the grass
a "court" or "garden", i.e., (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
λαβὼν
G2983
took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#11
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πέντε
G4002
the five
"five"
#13
ἄρτους
G740
loaves
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
δύο
G1417
the two
"two"
#17
ἰχθύας
G2486
fishes
a fish
#18
ἀναβλέψας
G308
and looking up
to look up; by implication, to recover sight
#19
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#20
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
οὐρανὸν
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#22
εὐλόγησεν
G2127
he blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#23
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
κλάσας
G2806
brake
to break (specially, of bread)
#25
ἔδωκεν
G1325
and gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#26
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
μαθηταὶ
G3101
the disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#28
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#29
ἄρτους
G740
loaves
bread (as raised) or a loaf
#30
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#32
μαθηταὶ
G3101
the disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#33
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#34
ὄχλοις
G3793
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The first-century Palestinian Jewish culture under Roman occupation would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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