Mark 1:31
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προσελθὼν
he came
G4334
προσελθὼν
he came
Strong's:
G4334
Word #:
2 of 17
to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
ἤγειρεν
and lifted
G1453
ἤγειρεν
and lifted
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
3 of 17
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
αὐτοῖς
her
G846
αὐτοῖς
her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 17
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
κρατήσας
and took
G2902
κρατήσας
and took
Strong's:
G2902
Word #:
5 of 17
to use strength, i.e., seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χειρὸς
by the hand
G5495
χειρὸς
by the hand
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
7 of 17
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
αὐτοῖς
her
G846
αὐτοῖς
her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 17
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
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
her
G846
αὐτοῖς
her
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 17
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
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πυρετός
the fever
G4446
πυρετός
the fever
Strong's:
G4446
Word #:
13 of 17
inflamed, i.e., (by implication) feverish (as noun, fever)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Historical Context
Women in first-century Jewish culture were responsible for hospitality and serving meals. Her immediate resumption of these duties would have been understood as both a sign of complete healing and a demonstration of proper gratitude and household order.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's compassionate touch model the personal care God shows His people in their afflictions?
- What does her immediate service teach us about the relationship between receiving grace and serving others?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ's gentle touch and lifting action demonstrates His compassionate approach to healing—not merely speaking from a distance but physically engaging with the afflicted. The fever's immediate departure shows His complete authority over disease. Her instant service illustrates the proper response to divine healing: grateful, energetic ministry to Christ and His disciples. Salvation produces service.