Matthew 24:50

Authorized King James Version

The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἥξει
G2240
shall come
to arrive, i.e., be present (literally or figuratively)
#2
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
κύριος
G2962
The lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#4
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
δούλου
G1401
servant
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#6
ἐκείνου
G1565
of that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
ἡμέρᾳ
G2250
a day
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
#9
ᾗ
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#10
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
προσδοκᾷ
G4328
he looketh
to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
#12
καὶ
G2532
for him and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
ὥρᾳ
G5610
an hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#15
ᾗ
G3739
that
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#16
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#17
γινώσκει
G1097
aware of
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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