Matthew 21:12

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἰσῆλθεν

G1525

went

to enter (literally or figuratively)

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἱερῷ

G2411

the temple

a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θεοῦ

G2316

of God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

ἐξέβαλεν

G1544

cast out

to eject (literally or figuratively)

#12

πάντας

G3956

all them

all, any, every, the whole

#13

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

πωλούντων

G4453

of them that sold

to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

ἀγοράζοντας

G59

bought

properly, to go to market, i.e., (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem

#17

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#18

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#19

ἱερῷ

G2411

the temple

a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)

#20

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#21

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

τραπέζας

G5132

the tables

a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans

#23

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

κολλυβιστῶν

G2855

of the moneychangers

a coin-dealer

#25

κατέστρεψεν

G2690

overthrew

to turn upside down, i.e., upset

#26

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#27

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#28

καθέδρας

G2515

the seats

a bench (literally or figuratively)

#29

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#30

πωλούντων

G4453

of them that sold

to barter (as a pedlar), i.e., to sell

#31

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#32

περιστεράς

G4058

doves

a pigeon

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within gospel presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish Messianic hope to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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