Matthew 9:23

Authorized King James Version

And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἐλθὼν

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

when Jesus

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

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὴν

G3588

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

οἰκίαν

G3614

house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

τοῦ

G3588

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

ἄρχοντος

G758

the ruler's

a first (in rank or power)

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#11

ἰδὼν

G1492

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

#12

τοὺς

G3588

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

#13

αὐλητὰς

G834

the minstrels

a flute-player

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#15

τὸν

G3588

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

#16

ὄχλον

G3793

the people

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

#17

θορυβούμενον

G2350

making a noise

to be in tumult, i.e., disturb, clamor

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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Matthew 9:23

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