Matthew 27:6

Authorized King James Version

And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οἱ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἀρχιερεῖς

G749

the chief priests

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

λαβόντες

G2983

took

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

τὰ

G3588

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

ἀργύρια

G694

the silver pieces

silvery, i.e., (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e., drachma or shekel)

εἶπον,

G2036

and said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

ἔξεστιν

G1832

It is

so also ???? <pronunciation strongs="ex-on'"/> neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of g1510 expressed); impersonally, it

#10

βαλεῖν

G906

for to put

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

#11

αὐτὰ

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

#12

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#13

τὸν

G3588

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

#14

κορβανᾶν

G2878

the treasury

a votive offering and the offering; a consecrated present (to the temple fund); by extension (the latter term) the treasury itself, i.e., the room whe

#15

ἐπεὶ

G1893

because

thereupon, i.e., since (of time or cause)

#16

τιμὴ

G5092

the price

a value, i.e., money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself

#17

αἵματός

G129

of blood

blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k

#18

ἐστιν

G2076

it is

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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Matthew 27:6

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