Matthew 21:30

Authorized King James Version

And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
προσελθὼν
G4334
he came
to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
#3
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
δευτέρῳ
G1208
to the second
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
#5
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
ὡσαύτως
G5615
likewise
as thus, i.e., in the same way
#7
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#9
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
he answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#10
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#11
Ἐγώ
G1473
I
i, me
#12
κύριε
G2962
go sir
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
went
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine revelation 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 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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