Mark 10:22

Authorized King James Version

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

στυγνάσας

G4768

he was sad

to render gloomy, i.e., (by implication) glower (be overcast with clouds, or sombreness of speech)

ἐπὶ

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

τῷ

G3588

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

λόγῳ

G3056

that saying

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

ἀπῆλθεν

G565

and went away

to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively

λυπούμενος·

G3076

grieved

to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad

ἦν

G2258

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

#10

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#11

ἔχων

G2192

he had

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#12

κτήματα

G2933

possessions

an acquirement, i.e., estate

#13

πολλά

G4183

great

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

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 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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?

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