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Ἐπιστάτα Language Greek
Rendered as Master
Grammatical nuance The term is a vocative singular masculine noun, used to address someone with authority.
Cultural context In the Greco-Roman world, this term was used to address someone with authority or expertise, often in a teaching or leadership role.
Theological significance Peter's use of this term for Jesus indicates recognition of His authority, setting the stage for the miraculous catch of fish and Peter's subsequent call to discipleship.
Related terms Διδάσκαλος (Teacher) Κύριος (Lord) ἁμαρτωλός Language Greek
Rendered as Sinner
Grammatical nuance The term is a nominative singular masculine adjective, used here as a substantive to describe a person characterized by sin.
Cultural context In Jewish culture, being labeled a 'sinner' often meant being ritually unclean or morally corrupt, excluded from religious community life.
Theological significance Peter's acknowledgment of his sinfulness in the presence of Jesus highlights the theme of repentance and the transformative power of Jesus' call.
ἄφεσις Language Greek
Rendered as Forgiveness
Grammatical nuance The term is a nominative singular feminine noun, indicating the act of releasing or pardoning.
Cultural context Forgiveness was a significant concept in Jewish law, often associated with sacrificial rituals and the Day of Atonement.
Theological significance Jesus' pronouncement of forgiveness to the paralytic underscores His divine authority and the new covenant of grace He inaugurates.
Related terms ἄφεσις ἁμαρτιῶν (Forgiveness of sins) ἰατρός Language Greek
Rendered as Physician
Grammatical nuance The term is a nominative singular masculine noun, referring to one who heals or cures.
Cultural context Physicians in ancient times were both respected and sometimes distrusted, as medical practices varied widely in effectiveness.
Theological significance Jesus uses the metaphor of a physician to describe His mission to heal the spiritually sick, emphasizing His role as the Savior of sinners.
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This analysis was written by a language model from the biblical text, not by a person. It was written against a different translation from the WEB above, so a phrase quoted inside it is paraphrase unless it carries a reference. How this analysis was made .
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