Matthew 9:35

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

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

περιῆγεν

G4013

went about

to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

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

τὰς

G3588

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

πόλεις

G4172

the cities

a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

καὶ

G2532

And

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

τὰς

G3588

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

#10

κώμας

G2968

villages

a hamlet (as if laid down)

#11

διδάσκων

G1321

teaching

to teach (in the same broad application)

#12

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#13

ταῖς

G3588

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

#14

συναγωγαῖς

G4864

synagogues

an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church

#15

αὐτῶν

G846

their

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

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#17

κηρύσσων

G2784

preaching

to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

#18

τὸ

G3588

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

#19

εὐαγγέλιον

G2098

the gospel

a good message, i.e., the gospel

#20

τῆς

G3588

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

#21

βασιλείας

G932

of the kingdom

properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)

#22

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#23

θεραπεύων

G2323

healing

to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

#24

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#25

νόσον

G3554

sickness

a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)

#26

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#27

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#28

μαλακίαν

G3119

disease

softness, i.e., enervation (debility)

#29

ἐν

G1722

among

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#30

τῷ

G3588

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

#31

λαῷ

G2992

the people

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding kingdom in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on kingdom address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?

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Matthew 9:35

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