Matthew 9:18

Authorized King James Version

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#2
αὐτήν,
G846
her
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
#3
λαλοῦντος
G2980
While he spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#4
αὐτήν,
G846
her
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
#5
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#6
ἄρχων
G758
a certain ruler
a first (in rank or power)
#7
εἷς
G1520
one
#8
ἐλθὼν
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#9
προσεκύνει
G4352
and worshipped
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
#10
αὐτήν,
G846
her
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
λέγων
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
#12
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
Ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θυγάτηρ
G2364
daughter
a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
#15
μου
G3450
My
of me
#16
ἄρτι
G737
is even now
just now
#17
ἐτελεύτησεν·
G5053
dead
to finish life (by implication, of g0979), i.e., expire (demise)
#18
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#19
ἐλθὼν
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#20
ἐπίθες
G2007
and lay
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
χεῖρά
G5495
hand
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
#23
σου
G4675
thy
of thee, thy
#24
ἐπ'
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#25
αὐτήν,
G846
her
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
#26
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#27
ζήσεται
G2198
she shall live
to live (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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