Mark 1:45

Authorized King James Version

But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

ἐξελθὼν

G1831

he went out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

ἤρξατο

G756

and began

to commence (in order of time)

κηρύσσειν

G2784

to publish

to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

πολλὰ

G4183

it much

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

καὶ

G2532

and

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

διαφημίζειν

G1310

to blaze abroad

to report thoroughly, i.e., divulgate

τὸν

G3588

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

#10

λόγον

G3056

the matter

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

#11

ὥστε

G5620

insomuch that

so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)

#12

μηκέτι

G3371

no more

no further

#13

αὐτὸν

G846

Jesus

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

#14

δύνασθαι

G1410

could

to be able or possible

#15

φανερῶς

G5320

openly

plainly, i.e., clearly or publicly

#16

εἰς

G1519

into

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

#17

πόλιν

G4172

the city

a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)

#18

εἰσελθεῖν

G1525

enter

to enter (literally or figuratively)

#19

ἀλλ'

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#20

ἔξω

G1854

without

out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively

#21

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#22

ἐρήμοις

G2048

desert

lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)

#23

τόποις

G5117

places

a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc

#24

ἦν·

G2258

was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#25

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#26

ἤρχοντο

G2064

they came

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

#27

πρὸς

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#28

αὐτὸν

G846

Jesus

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

#29

πανταχόθεν

G3836

from every quarter

from all directions

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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