Mark 1:27

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐθαμβήθησαν

G2284

amazed

to stupefy (with surprise), i.e., astound

παντές,

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

ὥστε

G5620

insomuch that

so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)

συζητεῖν

G4802

they questioned

to investigate jointly, i.e., discuss, controvert, cavil

πρὸς

G4314

among

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

G846

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

λέγοντας

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

τις

G5101

What thing

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#10

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#11

τοῦτο

G5124

is this

that thing

#12

τις

G5101

What thing

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#13

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

διδαχὴ

G1322

doctrine

instruction (the act or the matter)

#15

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

καινὴ

G2537

new

new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age

#17

αὑτη,

G3778

this

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

#18

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#19

κατ'

G2596

with

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#20

ἐξουσίαν·

G1849

authority

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

#21

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

τοῖς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

πνεύμασιν

G4151

spirits

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

#24

τοῖς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

ἀκαθάρτοις

G169

the unclean

impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))

#26

ἐπιτάσσει

G2004

commandeth

to arrange upon, i.e., order

#27

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#28

ὑπακούουσιν

G5219

they do obey

to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e., to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority

#29

αὐτῷ

G846

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

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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