Matthew 26:55

Authorized King James Version

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ἐκείνῃ

G1565

that same

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

τῇ

G3588

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

ὥρᾳ

G5610

hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

τοῖς

G3588

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

ὄχλοις

G3793

to the multitudes

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

#10

Ὡς

G5613

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

#11

ἐπὶ

G1909

against

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#12

λῃστὴν

G3027

a thief

a brigand

#13

ἐξήλθετε

G1831

Are ye come out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

#14

μετὰ

G3326

with

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

#15

μαχαιρῶν

G3162

swords

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

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

ξύλων

G3586

staves

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

#18

συλλαβεῖν

G4815

for to take

to clasp, i.e., seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid

#19

με

G3165

#20

καθ'

G2596

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#21

ἡμέραν

G2250

daily

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

#22

πρὸς

G4314

with

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#23

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#24

ἐκαθεζόμην

G2516

I sat

to sit down

#25

διδάσκων

G1321

teaching

to teach (in the same broad application)

#26

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#27

τῷ

G3588

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

#28

ἱερῷ

G2411

the temple

a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)

#29

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#30

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#31

ἐκρατήσατέ

G2902

hold

to use strength, i.e., seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

#32

με

G3165

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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