Matthew 27:53

Authorized King James Version

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

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
ἐξελθόντες
G1831
came
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#3
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#4
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μνημείων
G3419
the graves
a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)
#6
μετὰ
G3326
after
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#7
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἔγερσιν
G1454
resurrection
a resurgence (from death)
#9
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#10
εἰσῆλθον
G1525
and went
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#11
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἁγίαν
G40
the holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#14
πόλιν
G4172
city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἐνεφανίσθησαν
G1718
appeared
to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words)
#17
πολλοῖς
G4183
unto many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

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.

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