Son of Manυἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
huios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun phrase
A messianic title derived from Daniel 7:13-14, referring to the Messiah as the heavenly figure who holds authority, judges the world, and establishes God's kingdom. It emphasizes both his humanity and his divine authority.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The visible manifestation of God's presence, majesty, and divine radiance. In the context of the Messiah, it refers to his rightful status as the exalted King and Judge of all creation.
angelsἄγγελος
angelos · Greek Noun
Spiritual beings created by God who serve as His messengers, ministers, and agents in carrying out His purposes, including accompanying the Messiah at His second coming.
nationsἔθνος
ethnos · Greek Noun
A collective term referring to all the peoples, ethnic groups, and tribes of the earth. In biblical prophecy, this often refers to those who are outside the covenant community of Israel, all of whom are subject to God's judgment.
throneθρόνος
thronos · Greek Noun
A position of supreme authority, sovereignty, and judicial power. To sit on a throne represents the exercise of kingly rule and the dispensing of final justice.
blessedεὐλογέω
eulogeō · Greek Adjective (participle)
The state of being marked by divine favor, grace, and approval. Those who are blessed by God are recipients of His covenantal love and promise.
kingdomβασιλεία
basileia · Greek Noun
The eternal, sovereign rule of God over all creation. It refers both to the present spiritual reign of God in the hearts of believers and the future, consummate state of existence in His presence.
foundation of the worldκαταβολή
katabolē kosmos · Greek Noun
The absolute beginning of the created order. This phrase highlights God's sovereignty, omniscience, and predestining purpose in establishing the plan of salvation before time began.
strangerξένος
xenos · Greek Noun
An outsider, a foreigner, or one without status or home. In biblical ethics, it often refers to those who are vulnerable, such as immigrants or travelers, to whom God's people are commanded to show hospitality.
righteousδίκαιος
dikaios · Greek Adjective
Refers to those who have been justified by faith in Christ and whose lives demonstrate the fruit of that transformation through obedience and acts of love. It denotes a right standing before God and a corresponding character that reflects His holiness.
Kingβασιλεύς
basileus · Greek Noun
A title of authority, majesty, and sovereignty. In the context of this passage, it points to Christ's role as the final Judge of all nations, possessing absolute rule and divine authority.
Trulyἀμήν
amēn · Greek Adverb
An Aramaic word preserved in the Greek New Testament used by Jesus to introduce a statement of absolute truth, authority, and divine weight. It emphasizes the certainty and importance of what follows.
least of theseἐλάχιστος
elachistos · Greek Adjective (superlative)
A social or spiritual status referring to those who are lowly, humble, or overlooked by the world. Biblically, it often points to those who are poor, marginalized, or suffering, whom God specifically cares for and identifies with.
brothersἀδελφός
adelphos · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to believers in Christ who share in the family of God through faith. It signifies the spiritual bond and unity that exists among those who are part of the household of God.
cursedκατηραμένοι
katēramenoi · Greek Adjective/Participle
A state of divine separation from God resulting from judgment; it signifies one who is under the judgment or condemnation of God due to rebellion or lack of faith.
eternalαἰώνιον
aiōnion · Greek Adjective
A temporal or qualitative reference to that which is unending; in the context of judgment, it signifies a condition or state that is permanent and outside the bounds of human time.
devilδιάβολος
diabolos · Greek Noun
The adversary of God and humanity; the fallen spiritual being who leads the rebellion against God’s kingdom.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
Used as a title of authority and deity; it signifies one who possesses sovereign control, lordship, and supreme ownership over creation and the individual.
ministerδιηκονήσαμέν
diēkonēsamen · Greek Verb
To serve, wait upon, or provide aid; it implies active engagement in meeting the physical or spiritual needs of others as a demonstration of faith or duty.
least of theseἐλαχίστων
elachistōn · Greek Adjective
A reference to the marginalized, humble, or needy members of the community of God; often used to describe those who are socially overlooked but possess intrinsic value as objects of Christ's concern.
eternalαἰώνιος
aiōnios · Greek Adjective
Refers to that which is without end or measure in time; it denotes an existence that transcends the constraints of temporal life. In the context of the New Testament, it describes the quality and duration of existence in the age to come, whether in judgment or in the presence of God.
punishmentκόλασις
kolasis · Greek Noun
A state of judicial retribution or suffering resulting from divine judgment for sin. It signifies the consequence of permanent separation from the presence and favor of God.
righteousδίκαιος
dikaios · Greek Adjective
Those who are morally right or justified in the sight of God. In a biblical context, it refers to individuals who have been declared righteous through faith and whose lives reflect the character and will of God.
lifeζωή
zōē · Greek Noun
The gift of God involving the experience of fellowship with Him, which begins at conversion and continues into the age to come. It represents the fullness of life as God intended, characterized by holiness, joy, and peace in His eternal presence.
