Matthew 9:6

Authorized King James Version

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

εἰδῆτε

G1492

ye may know

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

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

ἐξουσίαν

G1849

power

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

ἔχει

G2192

hath

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

ὁ

G3588

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

υἱὸς

G5207

the Son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

τοῦ

G3588

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

#10

ἀνθρώπου

G444

of man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

#11

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#12

τῆς

G3588

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

#13

γῆς

G1093

earth

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

#14

ἀφιέναι

G863

to forgive

to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

#15

ἁμαρτίας

G266

sins

a sin (properly abstract)

#16

τότε

G5119

(then

the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)

#17

λέγει

G3004

saith he

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#18

τῷ

G3588

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

#19

παραλυτικῷ

G3885

to the sick of the palsy

as if dissolved, i.e., "paralytic"

#20

Ἐγερθεὶς

G1453

Arise

to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from

#21

ἆρόν

G142

take up

to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh

#22

σου

G4675

thine

of thee, thy

#23

τὴν

G3588

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

#24

κλίνην

G2825

bed

a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)

#25

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#26

ὕπαγε

G5217

to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

#27

εἰς

G1519

unto

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

#28

τὸν

G3588

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

#29

οἶκόν

G3624

house

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

#30

σου

G4675

thine

of thee, thy

Analysis

Within the broader context of Matthew, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

This passage must be understood within Roman imperial rule over Jewish Palestine with messianic expectations. The author writes to address Jewish Christians seeking to understand Jesus as Messiah, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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 divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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