Mark 1:9

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

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
ἐγένετο
G1096
it came to pass
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#3
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
ἐκείναις
G1565
those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#5
ταῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἡμέραις
G2250
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#7
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
that Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#9
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#10
Ναζαρὲτ
G3478
Nazareth
nazareth or nazaret, a place in palestine
#11
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
of Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἐβαπτίσθη
G907
was 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
#15
ὑπὸ
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 (
#16
Ἰωάννου
G2491
John
joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites
#17
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#18
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
Ἰορδάνην
G2446
Jordan
the jordanes (i.e., jarden), a river of palestine

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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