Matthew 3:13

Authorized King James Version

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Τότε
G5119
Then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#2
παραγίνεται
G3854
cometh
to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#6
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#8
ἐπὶ
G1909
to
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#9
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
Ἰορδάνην
G2446
Jordan
the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine
#11
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#12
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
Ἰωάννην
G2491
John
joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites
#14
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
βαπτισθῆναι
G907
to be baptized
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi
#16
ὑπ'
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 (
#17
αὐτοῦ
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

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

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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