Matthew 8:17

Authorized King James Version

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅπως
G3704
That it might
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#2
πληρωθῇ
G4137
be fulfilled
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
#3
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ῥηθὲν
G4483
which was spoken
to utter, i.e., speak or say
#5
διὰ
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#6
Ἠσαΐου
G2268
Esaias
hesaias (i.e., jeshajah), an israelite
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
προφήτου
G4396
the prophet
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#9
λέγοντος
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#10
Αὐτὸς
G846
Himself
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
#11
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἀσθενείας
G769
infirmities
feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
#13
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#14
ἔλαβεν
G2983
took
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
νόσους
G3554
our sicknesses
a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
#18
ἐβάστασεν
G941
bare
to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)

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

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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