Matthew 22:7

Authorized King James Version

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀκούσας
G191
heard
to hear (in various senses)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
βασιλεὺς
G935
when the king
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#5
ὠργίσθη
G3710
thereof he was wroth
to provoke or enrage, i.e., (passively) become exasperated
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
πέμψας
G3992
he sent forth
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#8
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
στρατεύματα
G4753
armies
an armament, i.e., (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic)
#10
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
#11
ἀπώλεσεν
G622
and destroyed
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
#12
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
φονεῖς
G5406
murderers
a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which g0443 does not necessarily imply; while g4607 is a special term for a public
#14
ἐκείνους
G1565
those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
πόλιν
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#18
αὐτῶν
G846
their
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
#19
ἐνέπρησεν
G1714
burned up
to enkindle, i.e., set on fire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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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