Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὥστε
insomuch that
G5620
ὥστε
insomuch that
Strong's:
G5620
Word #:
4 of 29
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
συζητεῖν
they questioned
G4802
συζητεῖν
they questioned
Strong's:
G4802
Word #:
5 of 29
to investigate jointly, i.e., discuss, controvert, cavil
πρὸς
among
G4314
πρὸς
among
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
6 of 29
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 29
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
λέγοντας
saying
G3004
λέγοντας
saying
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
8 of 29
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
τις
What thing
G5101
τις
What thing
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
9 of 29
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
τις
What thing
G5101
τις
What thing
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
12 of 29
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καινὴ
new
G2537
καινὴ
new
Strong's:
G2537
Word #:
16 of 29
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age
αὑτη,
this
G3778
αὑτη,
this
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
17 of 29
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ὅτι
for
G3754
ὅτι
for
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
18 of 29
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
κατ'
with
G2596
κατ'
with
Strong's:
G2596
Word #:
19 of 29
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
ἐξουσίαν·
authority
G1849
ἐξουσίαν·
authority
Strong's:
G1849
Word #:
20 of 29
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύμασιν
spirits
G4151
πνεύμασιν
spirits
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
23 of 29
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀκαθάρτοις
the unclean
G169
ἀκαθάρτοις
the unclean
Strong's:
G169
Word #:
25 of 29
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
27 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Luke 9:1Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.Mark 7:37And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.Matthew 15:31Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.Matthew 9:33And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
Historical Context
This response contrasts with scribes who taught without power. Crowds discern qualitative difference between human religious instruction and divine authority. Jesus teaching and miracles mutually reinforcing. He did not separate word and deed proclamation and demonstration. Prophets performed signs but none with this frequency authority scope. This event established Jesus reputation spread rapidly. Nazareth rejection contrasts sharply with Capernaum amazement. Same Jesus different responses highlight human responsibility in receiving or rejecting revelation. Early church continued pattern teaching with signs following though not all had apostolic miracle-working gift.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the integration of Jesus teaching and power demonstrate about kingdom ministry?
- How should the church balance word ministry and demonstration of Spirit power?
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Analysis & Commentary
They were all amazed saying What thing is this what new doctrine is this for with authority commandeth he even unclean spirits and they obey. Amazed indicates shock wonder. What thing is this questioning unprecedented event. New doctrine teaching didachē refers to both content and demonstration of authority. Jesus teaching validated by power. With authority exousia emphasizes Jesus inherent right and power. He commands present active demonstrates ongoing authority. Even unclean spirits acknowledges exorcism more difficult than teaching humans. They obey spirits have no choice. Jesus word is efficacious accomplishes what it declares. Crowds recognize this is qualitatively different from scribal teaching. Reformed theology affirms divine word power Word and Spirit work together in conversion sanctification.