Matthew 21:35

Authorized King James Version

And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

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
λαβόντες
G2983
took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#3
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
γεωργοὶ
G1092
the husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#5
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
δούλους
G1401
servants
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#7
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#8
ὃν
G3739
another
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
μὲν
G3303
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
#10
ἔδειραν
G1194
and beat
properly, to flay, i.e., (by implication) to scourge, or (by analogy) to thrash
#11
ὃν
G3739
another
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#13
ἀπέκτειναν
G615
killed
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#14
ὃν
G3739
another
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#16
ἐλιθοβόλησαν
G3036
stoned
to throw stones, i.e., lapidate

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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