Matthew 24:49

Authorized King James Version

And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

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
ἄρξηται
G756
shall begin
to commence (in order of time)
#3
τύπτειν
G5180
to smite
to "thump", i.e., cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from g3817 and g3960, whic
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
συνδούλους
G4889
his fellowservants
a co-slave, i.e., servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
#6
ἐσθίειν
G2068
to eat
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
#7
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
πίνειν
G4095
drink
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#10
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#11
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
μεθυόντων
G3184
the drunken
to drink to intoxication, i.e., get drunk

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The first-century Palestinian Jewish culture under Roman occupation would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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