Matthew 18:15

Authorized King James Version

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐάν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#2
δὲ
G1161
Moreover
but, and, etc
#3
ἁμαρτήσῃ
G264
shall trespass
properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e., (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
#4
εἰς
G1519
against
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#5
σὲ
G4571
thee
thee
#6
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀδελφόν
G80
brother
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#8
σου·
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#9
ὕπαγε
G5217
go
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
ἔλεγξον
G1651
his fault
to confute, admonish
#12
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#13
μεταξὺ
G3342
between
betwixt (of place or person); (of time) as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
#14
σου·
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
him
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
#17
μόνου
G3441
alone
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#18
ἐάν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#19
σου·
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#20
ἀκούσῃ
G191
he shall hear
to hear (in various senses)
#21
ἐκέρδησας
G2770
thou hast gained
to gain (literally or figuratively)
#22
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἀδελφόν
G80
brother
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#24
σου·
G4675
thee
of thee, thy

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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