Mark 1:13

Authorized King James Version

And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#3
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#4
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἐρήμῳ
G2048
the wilderness
lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)
#7
ἡμέρας
G2250
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#8
τεσσαράκοντα
G5062
forty
forty
#9
πειραζόμενος
G3985
tempted
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
#10
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Σατανᾶ
G4567
Satan
the accuser, i.e., the devil
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#15
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#16
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
θηρίων
G2342
the wild beasts
a dangerous animal
#18
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
ἄγγελοι
G32
the angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#21
διηκόνουν
G1247
ministered
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#22
αὐτῷ
G846
unto him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Mark's theological argument.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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