Matthew 4:25

Authorized King James Version

And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

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
ἠκολούθησαν
G190
there followed
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
#3
αὐτῷ
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
#4
ὄχλοι
G3793
multitudes of people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
πολλοὶ
G4183
great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#6
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#7
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
Δεκαπόλεως
G1179
from Decapolis
the ten-city region; the decapolis, a district in syria
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
Ἱεροσολύμων
G2414
from Jerusalem
hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
Ἰουδαίας
G2449
from Judaea
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
πέραν
G4008
from beyond
through (as adverb or preposition), i.e., across
#17
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
Ἰορδάνου
G2446
Jordan
the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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