Matthew 24:37

Authorized King James Version

But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὥσπερ
G5618
as
just as, i.e., exactly like
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἡμέραι
G2250
the 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
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Νῶε
G3575
of Noe
no, (i.e., noch), a patriarch
#7
οὕτως
G3779
were so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#8
ἔσται
G2071
be
will be
#9
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
παρουσία
G3952
the coming
a being near, i.e., advent (often, return; specially, of christ to punish jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
#12
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
υἱοῦ
G5207
of the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#14
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being

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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