Mark 1:5

Authorized King James Version

And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

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
ἐξεπορεύετο
G1607
there went out
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
#3
πρὸς
G4314
unto
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,
#4
αὐτῶν
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
#5
πάντες
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#6
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
Ἰουδαία
G2449
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine
#8
χώρα
G5561
the land
room, i.e., a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Ἱεροσολυμῖται
G2415
they of Jerusalem
a hierosolymite, i.e., inhabitant of hierosolyma
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἐβαπτίζοντο
G907
baptized
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e., fully wet); used only (in the new testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordi
#14
πάντες
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#15
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#16
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
Ἰορδάνῃ
G2446
of Jordan
the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine
#18
ποταμῷ
G4215
the river
a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e., running water
#19
ὑπ'
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#20
αὐτῶν
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
#21
ἐξομολογούμενοι
G1843
confessing
to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent) agree fully
#22
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἁμαρτίας
G266
sins
a sin (properly abstract)
#24
αὐτῶν
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

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to Mark's theological argument.

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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