Matthew 28:20

Authorized King James Version

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
διδάσκοντες
G1321
Teaching
to teach (in the same broad application)
#2
αὐτοὺς
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
#3
τηρεῖν
G5083
to observe
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892
#4
πάσας
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#5
ὅσα
G3745
whatsoever
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#6
ἐνετειλάμην
G1781
I have commanded
to enjoin
#7
ὑμῖν·
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἰδού,
G2400
lo
used as imperative lo!
#10
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#11
μεθ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#12
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#13
εἰμι
G1510
am
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#14
πάσας
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#15
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἡμέρας
G2250
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#17
ἕως
G2193
even unto
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#18
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
συντελείας
G4930
the end
entire completion, i.e., consummation (of a dispensation)
#20
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
αἰῶνος
G165
of the world
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#22
Ἀμήν
G281
Amen
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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