Matthew 26:47

Authorized King James Version

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἔτι

G2089

while

"yet," still (of time or degree)

αὐτοῦ

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

λαλοῦντος

G2980

spake

to talk, i.e., utter words

ἰδού,

G2400

used as imperative lo!

Ἰούδας

G2455

Judas

judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

εἷς

G1520

one

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δώδεκα

G1427

of the twelve

two and ten, i.e., a dozen

#10

ἦλθεν

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#13

αὐτοῦ

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#14

ὄχλος

G3793

multitude

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

#15

πολὺς

G4183

a great

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#16

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#17

μαχαιρῶν

G3162

swords

a knife, i.e., dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

#18

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

ξύλων

G3586

staves

timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance

#20

ἀπὸ

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#21

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

ἀρχιερέων

G749

the chief priests

the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#24

πρεσβυτέρων

G4245

elders

older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"

#25

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#26

λαοῦ

G2992

of the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Matthew chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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Matthew 26:47

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