Matthew 8:4

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

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
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#3
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto 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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Ἰησοῦς,
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#6
Ὅρα
G3708
See
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
#7
μηδενὶ
G3367
no man
not even one (man, woman, thing)
#8
εἴπῃς,
G2036
thou tell
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#9
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#10
ὕπαγε,
G5217
go thy way
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
#11
σεαυτὸν
G4572
thyself
of (with, to) thyself
#12
δεῖξον
G1166
shew
to show (literally or figuratively)
#13
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἱερεῖ
G2409
to the priest
a priest (literally or figuratively)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
προσένεγκε
G4374
offer
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
#17
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
δῶρον
G1435
the gift
a present; specially, a sacrifice
#19
ὃ
G3739
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#20
προσέταξεν
G4367
commanded
to arrange towards, i.e., (figuratively) enjoin
#21
Μωσῆς,
G3475
that Moses
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
#22
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#23
μαρτύριον
G3142
a testimony
something evidential, i.e., (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the decalogue (in the sacred tabernacle)
#24
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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 salvation within the theological tradition of Matthew Understanding a worldview expecting divine intervention through a promised Messiah helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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