Matthew 26:62

Authorized King James Version

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

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

ἀναστὰς

G450

arose

to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

ὁ

G3588

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

ἀρχιερεὺς

G749

the high priest

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

εἶπεν

G2036

and said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto him

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

Οὐδὲν

G3762

nothing

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

ἀποκρίνῃ

G611

Answerest thou

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

τί

G5101

what

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#10

οὗτοί

G3778

is it which these

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#11

σου

G4675

thee

of thee, thy

#12

καταμαρτυροῦσιν

G2649

witness against

to testify against

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Matthew chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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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Matthew 26:62

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