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Now the disciples in the boat prostrated before1 Jesus, saying, “Truthfully you are a Son of God!”2
| 1 | Prostrated before: The Greek is PRO(=before)KUNESAN(=kiss) and is rendered: KJV: worshipped; TCNT: threw themselves on their faces before him; NWT: did obeisance. The old English word “worship” though correct in its 16th century form (used of a judge “your, Worship.”) it gives a misleading impression in modern English. See lexicons on the use of PROSKUNEO. Vine’s: “to make obeisance, do reverence to” (from pros, “towards,” and kuneo, “to kiss”), is the most frequent word rendered “to worship.” It is used of an act of homage or reverence (a) to God, e.g., Matt. 4:10; John 4:21-24; 1 Cor. 14:25; Rev. 4:10; 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 22:9; 19:10 (2nd part); (b) to Christ, e.g., Matt. 2:2,8,11; 8:2; 9:18; 14:33; 15:25; 20:20; 28:9,17; John 9:38; Heb. 1:6, in a quotation from the Sept. of Deut. 32:43, referring to Christ’s Second Advent; (c) to a man, Matt. 18:26; (d) to the Dragon, by men, Rev. 13:4; (e) to the Beast, his human instrument, Rev. 13:4,8,12; 14:9,11; (f) the image of the Beast, Rev. 13:15; 14:11; 16:2; (g) to demons, Rev. 9:20; (h) to idols, Acts 7:43. |
| 2 | A Son of God: The Greek is without the article and thus “a” may be inferred though most say “God’s Son.” Or, RIEU: a son of God. Compare Matthew 27:54. |
Dear Friends of the Nazarene,
We choose Matthew 14:33 as the theme verse of chapter fourteen – Proof of Sonship. Matthew recounts the events regarding the execution of John the Baptist. [1-13] Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd of 5,000. [14-22] Jesus walks on water to help his apostles in their boat. [23-34] People swarm to Jesus if they but just touch his garment to be healed. [35, 36]
Abba our Father bless those who believe for a truth that Jesus is God’s Son.
[26 October 2002]
