Matthew 19:12

Authorized King James Version

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἰσὶν
G1526
there are
they are
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
εὐνοῦχοι
G2135
eunuchs
a castrated person (such being employed in middle eastern bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain (sta
#4
οἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#5
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#6
κοιλίας
G2836
womb
a cavity, i.e., (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
#7
μητρὸς
G3384
their mother's
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#8
ἐγεννήθησαν
G1080
born
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
#9
οὕτως
G3779
were so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
εἰσὶν
G1526
there are
they are
#12
εὐνοῦχοι
G2135
eunuchs
a castrated person (such being employed in middle eastern bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain (sta
#13
οἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#14
εὐνούχισαν
G2134
eunuchs
to castrate (figuratively, live unmarried)
#15
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#16
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἀνθρώπων
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
εἰσὶν
G1526
there are
they are
#20
εὐνοῦχοι
G2135
eunuchs
a castrated person (such being employed in middle eastern bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain (sta
#21
οἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#22
εὐνούχισαν
G2134
eunuchs
to castrate (figuratively, live unmarried)
#23
ἑαυτοὺς
G1438
themselves
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#24
διὰ
G1223
for
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#25
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
βασιλείαν
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#27
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
οὐρανῶν
G3772
of heaven's sake
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#29
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
δυνάμενος
G1410
He that is able
to be able or possible
#31
χωρείτω
G5562
it let him receive
to be in (give) space, i.e., (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)
#32
χωρείτω
G5562
it let him receive
to be in (give) space, i.e., (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)

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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