Matthew 5:11

Authorized King James Version

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Μακάριοί

G3107

Blessed

supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off

ἐστε

G2075

are ye

ye are

ὅταν

G3752

when

whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as

ὀνειδίσωσιν

G3679

men shall revile

to defame, i.e., rail at, chide, taunt

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

διώξωσιν

G1377

persecute

compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

καὶ

G2532

and

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

εἴπωσιν

G2036

shall say

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#10

πᾶν

G3956

all manner

all, any, every, the whole

#11

πονηρὸν

G4190

of evil

hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455

#12

ῥῆμα

G4487

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat

#13

καθ'

G2596

against

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#14

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

#15

ψευδόμενοι

G5574

falsely

to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood

#16

ἕνεκεν

G1752

for my sake

on account of

#17

ἐμοῦ

G1700

of me

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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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 5:11

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