Matthew 15:28

Authorized King James Version

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
αὐτῆς
G846
her
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
#7
Ὦ
G5599
O
as a sign of the vocative case, o; as a note of exclamation, oh
#8
γύναι
G1135
woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#9
μεγάλη
G3173
great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#10
σου
G4675
is thy
of thee, thy
#11
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πίστις·
G4102
faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#13
γενηθήτω
G1096
be it
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#14
σοι
G4671
unto thee
to thee
#15
ὡς
G5613
even as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#16
θέλεις
G2309
thou wilt
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ἰάθη
G2390
was made whole
to cure (literally or figuratively)
#19
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
θυγάτηρ
G2364
daughter
a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
#21
αὐτῆς
G846
her
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
#22
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#23
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ὥρας
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#25
ἐκείνης
G1565
that very
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, 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 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 faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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