Matthew 24:30

Authorized King James Version

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

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
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#3
φανήσεται
G5316
shall appear
to lighten (shine), i.e., show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
σημεῖον
G4592
the sign
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
υἱὸν
G5207
of the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#8
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#10
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
οὐρανοῦ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#15
κόψονται
G2875
mourn
to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
#16
πᾶσαι
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#17
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
φυλαὶ
G5443
the tribes
an offshoot, i.e., race or clan
#19
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
γῆς
G1093
of the earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#21
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ὄψονται
G3700
they shall see
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
#23
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
υἱὸν
G5207
of the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#25
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#27
ἐρχόμενον
G2064
coming
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#28
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#29
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
νεφελῶν
G3507
the clouds
properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud
#31
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
οὐρανοῦ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#33
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#34
δυνάμεως
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#35
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#36
δόξης
G1391
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#37
πολλῆς·
G4183
great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, 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

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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