Mark 10:48

Authorized King James Version

And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

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
ἐπετίμων
G2008
charged
to tax upon, i.e., censure or admonish; by implication, forbid
#3
αὐτῷ
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
#4
πολλῷ
G4183
a great deal
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#5
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#6
σιωπήσῃ·
G4623
he should hold his peace
to be dumb (but not deaf also, like 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water)
#7
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#9
πολλῷ
G4183
a great deal
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#10
μᾶλλον
G3123
the more
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
#11
ἔκραζεν
G2896
he cried
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
#12
Υἱὲ
G5207
Thou Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#13
Δαβίδ,
G1138
of David
david, the israelite king
#14
ἐλέησόν
G1653
have mercy
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
#15
με
G3165
on me
me

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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 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 peace in this particular way.

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