Mark 1:42
And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 11
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῦ,
as soon as he
G846
αὐτοῦ,
as soon as he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 11
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
ἀπῆλθεν
departed
G565
ἀπῆλθεν
departed
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
5 of 11
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
ἀπ'
from
G575
ἀπ'
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
6 of 11
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
αὐτοῦ,
as soon as he
G846
αὐτοῦ,
as soon as he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 11
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
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
Natural remission of leprosy was unknown in ancient times; cases only worsened until death. The instant nature of this healing would have been unmistakable evidence of supernatural intervention. This miracle would have had enormous social implications for the healed man's restoration to family and community.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the instantaneous nature of this healing parallel the immediate justification that occurs at salvation?
- What does this physical restoration teach us about the complete restoration Christ brings to our sin-corrupted nature?
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Analysis & Commentary
The immediacy of healing ('immediately the leprosy departed') demonstrates Christ's divine authority—no gradual improvement, but instant restoration. Mark's precise observation shows his attention to miraculous detail. The departure of leprosy signifies Christ's power over curse and corruption, prefiguring His victory over sin's effects. This physical healing pictures the instant justification believers receive at conversion.