Matthew 15:30

Authorized King James Version

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

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
προσῆλθον
G4334
came
to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
#3
αὐτούς·
G846
them
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
ὄχλοι
G3793
multitudes
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
πολλούς,
G4183
great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#6
ἔχοντες
G2192
having
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#7
μεθ''
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#8
ἑαυτῶν
G1438
them those that were
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#9
χωλούς,
G5560
lame
"halt", i.e., limping
#10
τυφλούς,
G5185
blind
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#11
κωφούς,
G2974
dumb
blunted, i.e., (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
#12
κυλλούς,
G2948
maimed
rocking about, i.e., crippled (maimed, in feet or hands)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἑτέρους
G2087
others
(an-, the) other or different
#15
πολλούς,
G4183
great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἔῤῥιψαν
G4496
cast
to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from g0906, which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from ????? (see in g1614), which indicates an e
#18
αὐτούς·
G846
them
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
#19
παρὰ
G3844
at
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#20
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#24
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
ἐθεράπευσεν
G2323
he healed
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#26
αὐτούς·
G846
them
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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