Matthew 27:29

Authorized King James Version

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

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
πλέξαντες
G4120
when they had platted
to twine or braid
#3
στέφανον
G4735
a crown
a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fille
#4
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
ἀκανθῶν
G173
thorns
a thorn
#6
ἐπέθηκαν
G2007
they put
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
#7
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#8
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
κεφαλὴν
G2776
head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#10
αὐτῷ
G846
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
κάλαμον
G2563
a reed
a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen
#13
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#14
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
δεξιὰν
G1188
right hand
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
#16
αὐτῷ
G846
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
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
γονυπετήσαντες
G1120
they bowed the knee
to fall on the knee
#19
ἔμπροσθεν
G1715
before
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
#20
αὐτῷ
G846
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
#21
ἐνέπαιζον
G1702
and mocked
to jeer at, i.e., deride
#22
αὐτῷ
G846
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
#23
λέγοντες
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#24
Χαῖρε
G5463
Hail
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#25
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
βασιλεῦς
G935
King
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#27
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
Ἰουδαίων
G2453
of the Jews
judaean, i.e., belonging to jehudah

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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