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Ἀναχωρεῖτε· οὐ γὰρ ἀπέθανε τὸ κοράσιον ἀλλὰ καθεύδει· καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ. (Matthew 9:24) A Scene of Tension

Matthew 9:24 captures one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospel. Jesus arrives at the home of a ruler whose daughter is thought to be dead. Mourners have already gathered, but Jesus challenges their perception with a startling declaration: “Go away, for the girl has not died but is sleeping.” Their response? Mockery. This verse is grammatically rich, featuring imperatives, negations, contrasting clauses, and a vivid imperfect verb. Examining its Greek structure reveals how Matthew uses grammar to heighten the theological tension between human perception and divine authority.… Learn Koine Greek