Matthew 21:34

Authorized King James Version

And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἤγγισεν
G1448
drew near
to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
καιρὸς
G2540
the time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#6
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
καρποὺς
G2590
of the fruit
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
#8
ἀπέστειλεν
G649
he sent
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#9
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
δούλους
G1401
servants
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#11
αὐτοῦ
G846
of it
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
#12
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#13
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
γεωργοὺς
G1092
the husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#15
λαβεῖν
G2983
that they might receive
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#16
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
καρποὺς
G2590
of the fruit
fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
#18
αὐτοῦ
G846
of it
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

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

This passage must be understood within Roman imperial rule over Jewish Palestine with messianic expectations. The author writes to address Jewish Christians seeking to understand Jesus as Messiah, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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