Matthew 9:22

Authorized King James Version

But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

ἐπιστραφεὶς

G1994

turned him about

to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἰδὼν

G1492

when he saw

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

αὐτὴν

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

εἶπεν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Θάρσει

G2293

be of good comfort

to have courage

#10

θύγατερ·

G2364

Daughter

a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

#11

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

πίστις

G4102

faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

#13

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#14

ἐσώθη

G4982

hath made

to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

#15

σε

G4571

thee

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#17

ἐσώθη

G4982

hath made

to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

#18

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#19

γυνὴ

G1135

the woman

a woman; specially, a wife

#20

ἀπὸ

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#21

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#22

ὥρας

G5610

hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

#23

ἐκείνης

G1565

that

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, 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 faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding faith in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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Matthew 9:22

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