Mark 10:45

Authorized King James Version

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

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
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
υἱὸς
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἀνθρώπου
G444
of man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#7
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#8
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#9
διακονῆσαι
G1247
to be ministered unto
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#10
ἀλλὰ
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#11
διακονῆσαι
G1247
to be ministered unto
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
δοῦναι
G1325
to give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#14
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ψυχὴν
G5590
life
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
#16
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#17
λύτρον
G3083
a ransom
something to loosen with, i.e., a redemption price (figuratively, atonement)
#18
ἀντὶ
G473
for
opposite, i.e., instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
#19
πολλῶν
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

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Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of life connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about life, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Mark.

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 life. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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