Matthew 14:35

Authorized King James Version

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

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
ἐπιγνόντες
G1921
had knowledge
to know upon some mark, i.e., recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
#3
αὐτῷ
G846
of 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
#4
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἄνδρες
G435
when the men
a man (properly as an individual male)
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
τόπου
G5117
place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#8
ἐκείνην
G1565
of that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#9
ἀπέστειλαν
G649
they sent out
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#10
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
ὅλην
G3650
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#12
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
περίχωρον
G4066
country round about
around the region, i.e., circumjacent (as noun, with g1093 implied vicinity)
#14
ἐκείνην
G1565
of that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
προσήνεγκαν
G4374
brought
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
#17
αὐτῷ
G846
of 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
#18
πάντας
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#19
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
κακῶς
G2560
diseased
badly (physically or morally)
#21
ἔχοντας
G2192
that were
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

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

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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