Matthew 8:13

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#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
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἑκατοντάρχῳ,
G1543
unto the centurion
the captain of one hundred men
#7
Ὕπαγε
G5217
Go thy way
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#10
ἐπίστευσας
G4100
thou hast believed
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#11
γενηθήτω
G1096
so be it done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#12
σοι
G4671
unto thee
to thee
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἰάθη
G2390
was healed
to cure (literally or figuratively)
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
παῖς
G3816
servant
a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a
#17
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
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
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ὥρᾳ
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#21
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
the selfsame
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Matthew. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation 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

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.

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