καὶ
Nature of kai
See Kai for a discussion on kai. See καὶ
Classification of καί for a development of kai and its classifications. See the special use of Kai … kai described in καί…. καί for its use in this context.
Meaning:
In this context, we would elect to use the special classification of the kai … kai construction and combine it with the Adjectival use to get Both … and … and also.
Translation:
Jesus speaking: Given that all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth, therefore (now, by all means - emphatically) as you are going < ● > (or ‘while on your way through life…’ or ‘as you are proceeding in your chosen manner through life …’), I (as superior to a subordinate laying aside my authority to command you) appeal to you (and particularly to your will), it’s imperative that you actively disciple < ● > (train, acquire habits, disciple oneself) (How far or how many?) all the nations, (yes, I mean ALL the nations … and you can include the Jews in there as well) (and here’s the first step ) you-pl males among you-pl actively baptizing continuously < ---- > focusing on the males among them (i.e., the gender neutral nations) (starting with them outside the Name and) with direction towards the Name (and it’s not just any name they are being moved into …i.e., not Moses, not John, etc.) … ending up with them “inside” that particular specific single Name THE Specific Particular Name that BOTH The Father as a person possesses AND (in contrast) The Son as a person possesses AND ALSO …
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