Matthew 16:28

Authorized King James Version

Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀμὴν
G281
Verily
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#2
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#3
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#4
εἰσίν
G1526
There be
they are
#5
τινες
G5100
some
some or any person or object
#6
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ὧδε
G5602
here
in this same spot, i.e., here or hither
#8
ἑστηκότων,
G2476
standing
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#9
οἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#10
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#12
γεύσωνται
G1089
shall
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
#13
θανάτου
G2288
of death
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
#14
ἕως
G2193
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#15
ἂν
G302
till
whatsoever
#16
ἴδωσιν
G1492
they see
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#17
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
υἱὸν
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#21
ἐρχόμενον
G2064
coming
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#22
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#23
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
βασιλείᾳ
G932
kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#25
αὐτοῦ
G846
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 kingdom of God theme central to Matthew. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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