Mark 1:29

Authorized King James Version

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

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

εὐθέως

G2112

forthwith

directly, i.e., at once or soon

ἐκ

G1537

out of

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

τῆς

G3588

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

συναγωγῆς

G4864

the synagogue

an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church

ἐξελθόντες

G1831

when they were come

to issue (literally or figuratively)

ἦλθον

G2064

they entered

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὴν

G3588

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

#10

οἰκίαν

G3614

the house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

#11

Σίμωνος

G4613

of Simon

simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites

#12

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#13

Ἀνδρέου

G406

Andrew

manly; andreas, an israelite

#14

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#15

Ἰακώβου

G2385

James

jacobus, the name of three israelites

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#17

Ἰωάννου

G2491

John

joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Mark Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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