Mark 1:15

Authorized King James Version

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

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
λέγων
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#3
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#4
Πεπλήρωται
G4137
is fulfilled
to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
#5
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
καιρὸς
G2540
The time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἤγγικεν
G1448
is at hand
to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach
#9
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
βασιλεία
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεοῦ·
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
μετανοεῖτε
G3340
repent ye
to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
πιστεύετε
G4100
believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#16
ἐν
G1722
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#17
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
εὐαγγελίῳ
G2098
the gospel
a good message, i.e., the gospel

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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