Matthew 16:27

Authorized King James Version

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μέλλει
G3195
shall
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
υἱὸς
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#7
ἔρχεσθαι
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#9
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
δόξῃ
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πατρὸς
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#13
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#14
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#15
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἀγγέλων
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#17
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#20
ἀποδώσει
G591
he shall reward
to give away, i.e., up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
#21
ἑκάστῳ
G1538
every man
each or every
#22
κατὰ
G2596
according
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#23
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
πρᾶξιν
G4234
works
practice, i.e., (concretely) an act; by extension, a function
#25
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of glory 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 glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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