| 27. Linguistic Exegesis The opening adverb euthys {εὐθύς | eu-thýs} establishes immediate action, with de {δὲ | dè} linking the narrative transition. The aorist elalesen {ἐλάλησεν | e-lá-lē-sen} “he spoke” plus the dative autois {αὐτοῖς | au-toîs} “to them” forms a basic clause. The subject appears in the nominative ho Iesous legon {ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγων | ho Iē-soûs lé-gōn}, combining the article, proper noun, and participle to introduce direct discourse and maintain focus on Jesus. Within the quotation, the imperative tharseite {Θαρσεῖτε | thar-seî-te} “take courage” issues a command for inner resolve. The phrase ego eimi {ἐγώ εἰμι | e-gṓ ei-mí} “I am” grounds the encouragement in Jesus’ identity. The prohibitive mē phobeisthe {μὴ φοβεῖσθε | mē pho-beî-sthe} “do not be afraid” closes the reassurance. This sequence—imperative, self-identification, negative imperative—constructs a compact pattern of comfort rooted in the speaker’s presence. |