Matthew 15:31

Authorized King James Version

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὥστε
G5620
Insomuch that
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#2
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ὄχλους
G3793
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#4
θαυμάσαι
G2296
wondered
to wonder; by implication, to admire
#5
βλέποντας·
G991
to see
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#6
κωφοὺς
G2974
the dumb
blunted, i.e., (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
#7
λαλοῦντας
G2980
to speak
to talk, i.e., utter words
#8
κυλλοὺς
G2948
the maimed
rocking about, i.e., crippled (maimed, in feet or hands)
#9
ὑγιεῖς
G5199
to be whole
healthy, i.e., well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine)
#10
χωλοὺς
G5560
the lame
"halt", i.e., limping
#11
περιπατοῦντας
G4043
to walk
to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
τυφλοὺς
G5185
the blind
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#14
βλέποντας·
G991
to see
to look at (literally or figuratively)
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἐδόξασαν
G1392
they glorified
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#17
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
θεὸν
G2316
the God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#19
Ἰσραήλ
G2474
of Israel
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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