Matthew 21:38
But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
Original Language Analysis
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδόντες
saw
G1492
ἰδόντες
saw
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
4 of 21
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the son
G5207
υἱὸν
the son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
6 of 21
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
ἑαυτοῖς
themselves
G1438
ἑαυτοῖς
themselves
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
9 of 21
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
Οὗτός
This
G3778
Οὗτός
This
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
10 of 21
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κληρονόμος·
the heir
G2818
κληρονόμος·
the heir
Strong's:
G2818
Word #:
13 of 21
a sharer by lot, i.e., inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 21
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
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
17 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κατάσχωμεν
let us seize
G2722
κατάσχωμεν
let us seize
Strong's:
G2722
Word #:
18 of 21
to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
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Historical Context
First-century Palestine was marked by religious fervor and political tension. The passage reflects interactions between Jesus and various groups: Pharisees, Sadducees, disciples, and crowds. Each audience received teaching tailored to their needs and spiritual condition.
Questions for Reflection
- What does this text reveal about human nature and God's grace?
- How can you apply this teaching to current struggles or questions?
- What changes in thinking or behavior does this passage require?
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Analysis & Commentary
This text illustrates key Reformed principles: sola Scriptura, sola gratia, and sola fide. The passage demonstrates how God's Word speaks authoritatively to human need, revealing both our depravity and God's merciful provision through Christ.