Matthew 24:29

Authorized King James Version

Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

Word-by-Word Analysis

Εὐθέως

G2112

directly, i.e., at once or soon

δὲ

G1161

Immediately

but, and, etc

μετὰ

G3326

after

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θλῖψιν

G2347

the tribulation

pressure (literally or figuratively)

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἡμερῶν

G2250

days

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

ἐκείνων

G1565

of those

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

ἥλιος

G2246

shall the sun

the sun; by implication, light

#11

σκοτισθήσεται

G4654

be darkened

to obscure (literally or figuratively)

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

σελήνη

G4582

the moon

#15

οὐ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#16

δώσει

G1325

give

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

#17

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

φέγγος

G5338

light

brilliancy

#19

αὐτῆς

G846

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

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#21

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

ἀστέρες

G792

the stars

a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively

#23

πεσοῦνται

G4098

shall fall

to fall (literally or figuratively)

#24

ἀπὸ

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#25

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#26

οὐρανῶν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#27

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#28

αἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

δυνάμεις

G1411

the powers

force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

#30

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#31

οὐρανῶν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#32

σαλευθήσονται

G4531

shall be shaken

to waver, i.e., agitate, rock, topple or (by implication) destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite

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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within Matthew chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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