Matthew 6:10

Authorized King James Version

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐλθέτω
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
βασιλεία
G932
kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#4
σου
G4675
Thy
of thee, thy
#5
γενηθήτω
G1096
be done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#6
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
θέλημά
G2307
will
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
#8
σου
G4675
Thy
of thee, thy
#9
ὡς
G5613
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#10
ἐν
G1722
it is in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#12
καὶ
G2532
as
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#14
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
γῆς·
G1093
earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

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 literary and historical milieu of Jewish biographical literature presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of Matthew Understanding a worldview expecting divine intervention through a promised Messiah helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes kingdom in this particular way.

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