Mark 1:22

Authorized King James Version

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

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
ἐξεπλήσσοντο
G1605
they were astonished
to strike with astonishment
#3
ἐπὶ
G1909
at
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
διδαχῇ
G1322
doctrine
instruction (the act or the matter)
#6
αὐτοὺς
G846
his
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
#7
ἦν
G2258
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#8
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#9
διδάσκων
G1321
he taught
to teach (in the same broad application)
#10
αὐτοὺς
G846
his
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
#11
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#12
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
authority
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#13
ἔχων
G2192
one that had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οὐχ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#17
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
γραμματεῖς
G1122
the scribes
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Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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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