Matthew 9:10

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
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
#4
ἀνακειμένου
G345
sat at meat
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
#5
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#6
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
οἰκίᾳ
G3614
the house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#10
πολλοὶ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#11
τελῶναι
G5057
publicans
a tax-farmer, i.e., collector of public revenue
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἁμαρτωλοὶ
G268
sinners
sinful, i.e., a sinner
#14
ἐλθόντες
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#15
συνανέκειντο
G4873
and sat down
to recline in company with (at a meal)
#16
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
as Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#18
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
μαθηταῖς
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#21
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

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 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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