Matthew 26:3

Authorized King James Version

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
συνήχθησαν
G4863
assembled together
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
#3
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀρχιερέως
G749
of the high priest
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
γραμματεῖς
G1122
the scribes
a professional writer
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
πρεσβύτεροι
G4245
the elders
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
#11
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
λαοῦ
G2992
of the people
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
#13
εἰς
G1519
unto
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
αὐλὴν
G833
the palace
a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion
#16
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἀρχιερέως
G749
of the high priest
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#18
τοῦ
G3588
who
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
λεγομένου
G3004
was called
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#20
Καϊάφα
G2533
Caiaphas
the dell; caiaphas (i.e., cajepha), an israelite

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community in this particular way.

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