Matthew 22:24

Authorized King James Version

Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγοντες,
G3004
Saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
Διδάσκαλε,
G1320
Master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#3
Μωσῆς
G3475
Moses
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
#4
εἶπεν,
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#5
Ἐάν
G1437
If
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#6
τις
G5100
a man
some or any person or object
#7
ἀποθάνῃ
G599
die
to die off (literally or figuratively)
#8
μὴ
G3361
no
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#9
ἔχων
G2192
having
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#10
τέκνα
G5043
children
a child (as produced)
#11
ἐπιγαμβρεύσει
G1918
shall marry
to form affinity with, i.e., (specially) in a levirate way
#12
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀδελφῷ
G80
brother
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#14
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
#15
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
γυναῖκα
G1135
wife
a woman; specially, a wife
#17
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
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἀναστήσει
G450
raise up
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#20
σπέρμα
G4690
seed
something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
#21
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ἀδελφῷ
G80
brother
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#23
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

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

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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