Matthew 4:23

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

περιῆγεν

G4013

went about

to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around

ὅλην

G3650

all

"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb

τὴν

G3588

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

Γαλιλαίαν

G1056

Galilee

galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦς,

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

διδάσκων

G1321

teaching

to teach (in the same broad application)

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#10

ταῖς

G3588

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

#11

συναγωγαῖς

G4864

synagogues

an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church

#12

αὐτῶν

G846

their

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

#13

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#14

κηρύσσων

G2784

preaching

to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

#15

τὸ

G3588

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

#16

εὐαγγέλιον

G2098

the gospel

a good message, i.e., the gospel

#17

τῆς

G3588

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

#18

βασιλείας

G932

of the kingdom

properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)

#19

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#20

θεραπεύων

G2323

healing

to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

#21

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#22

νόσον

G3554

manner of sickness

a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#24

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#25

μαλακίαν

G3119

manner of disease

softness, i.e., enervation (debility)

#26

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#27

τῷ

G3588

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

#28

λαῷ

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Matthew. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The first-century Palestinian Jewish culture under Roman occupation would have shaped how the original audience understood kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of kingdom differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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Matthew 4:23

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