ἄφεσιν (aphesin) in Matthew 26:28: Noun Accusative Singular Feminine

Noun: the form names a person, place, thing, quality, or concept in the clause.

Accusative: the noun is governed by εἰς in the purpose or result phrase.

Singular: the form presents forgiveness as a singular reality in this phrase.

Feminine: the feminine form marks grammatical class and does not by itself make a theological gender claim.

εἰς

The noun is governed by εἰς in the phrase that follows the poured-out language.

It names forgiveness as the stated aim or result connected with Jesus' poured-out blood.

It does not by itself explain every doctrine of forgiveness, repentance, or sacramental practice.

High: The noun names forgiveness as the stated aim or result in Jesus' cup saying.

Accusative object of εἰς. names forgiveness connected to the blood poured out for many. Attached to εἰς. Governed by the poured-out-blood clause. The noun should be read with the genitive sins.

What is the poured-out blood connected to? It is connected to forgiveness of sins.

Direct: The form directly supports the rendering "forgiveness."

The noun names forgiveness, but the phrase and wider passage govern the theological claim.

Forgiveness noun alone explains all forgiveness doctrine: This occurrence names forgiveness of sins in Jesus' cup saying; broader doctrine needs broader context.

The witness reads ἄφεσιν in Matthew 26:28.

The lemma ἄφεσις means release, pardon, or forgiveness, and here it names forgiveness in relation to sins.

The accusative noun follows εἰς and is completed by the genitive ἁμαρτιῶν.

Jesus says his blood is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

The form fits Matthew's witness that Jesus' mission addresses sin through his death.

In teaching, connect forgiveness to sins and to the poured-out blood of the covenant in the same verse.

Do not use the noun alone to settle every question about the means, reception, or timing of forgiveness.