Mark 1:28
And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
Original Language Analysis
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 12
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
εὐθὺς
immediately
G2117
εὐθὺς
immediately
Strong's:
G2117
Word #:
6 of 12
straight, i.e., (literally) level, or (figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once
εἰς
throughout
G1519
εἰς
throughout
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
7 of 12
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ὅλην
all
G3650
ὅλην
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
8 of 12
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περίχωρον
the region round about
G4066
περίχωρον
the region round about
Strong's:
G4066
Word #:
10 of 12
around the region, i.e., circumjacent (as noun, with g1093 implied vicinity)
Historical Context
Galilee in 30 AD was densely populated with numerous villages within walking distance. News traveled quickly through social networks in this agrarian society. Mark, likely writing to Roman Christians around 65 AD, emphasizes action and immediacy throughout his fast-paced Gospel account.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the rapid spread of Christ's fame demonstrate God's sovereign orchestration of His redemptive plan?
- In what ways can our lives create a 'fame' for Christ that draws others to investigate His claims?
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Analysis & Commentary
Mark's characteristic 'immediately' (Greek: euthys) appears forty-one times in his Gospel, emphasizing the rapid spread of Christ's fame following His authoritative teaching and exorcism. This demonstrates the sovereignty of God in drawing people to witness Christ's ministry, fulfilling the divine timetable for revelation. The geographical spread throughout Galilee prepared hearts for the gospel message.