Mark 1:34

Authorized King James Version

And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐθεράπευσεν
G2323
he healed
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#3
πολλὰ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#4
κακῶς
G2560
sick
badly (physically or morally)
#5
ἔχοντας
G2192
that were
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#6
ποικίλαις
G4164
of divers
motley, i.e., various in character
#7
νόσοις
G3554
diseases
a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
δαιμόνια
G1140
devils
a daemonic being; by extension a deity
#10
πολλὰ
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#11
ἐξέβαλεν
G1544
cast out
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#14
ἤφιεν
G863
suffered
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#15
λαλεῖν
G2980
to speak
to talk, i.e., utter words
#16
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
δαιμόνια
G1140
devils
a daemonic being; by extension a deity
#18
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#19
ᾔδεισαν
G1492
they knew
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#20
αὐτόν
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

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Mark. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

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