Matthew 27:12

Authorized King James Version

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐν
G1722
when
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κατηγορεῖσθαι
G2723
he was accused
to be a plaintiff, i.e., to charge with some offence
#5
αὐτὸν
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
#6
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#7
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀρχιερέων
G749
the chief priests
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πρεσβυτέρων
G4245
elders
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
#12
οὐδὲν
G3762
nothing
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#13
ἀπεκρίνατο
G611
he answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within Roman imperial rule over Jewish Palestine with messianic expectations. The author writes to address Jewish Christians seeking to understand Jesus as Messiah, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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