Matthew 26:73

Authorized King James Version

And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

μετὰ

G3326

after

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

μικρὸν

G3397

a while

a small space of time or degree

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

προσελθόντες

G4334

came unto him they

to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to

οἱ

G3588

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

ἑστῶτες

G2476

that stood by

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

εἶπον

G2036

and said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

τῷ

G3588

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

Πέτρῳ

G4074

to Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

#10

Ἀληθῶς

G230

Surely

truly

#11

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#12

σὺ

G4771

thou

#13

ἐξ

G1537

one of

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#14

αὐτῶν

G846

them

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

#15

εἶ

G1488

art

thou art

#16

καὶ

G2532

also

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

#17

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#18

ἡ

G3588

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

#19

λαλιά

G2981

speech

talk

#20

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#21

δῆλόν

G1212

bewrayeth

clear

#22

σε

G4571

thee

#23

ποιεῖ

G4160

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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