Mark 10:49

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
στὰς
stood still
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#3
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
εἶπεν
and commanded
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
αὐτῷ
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
#7
φωνεῖ
he calleth
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
#8
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
φωνεῖ
he calleth
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
#10
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
τυφλὸν
the blind man
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#12
λέγοντες
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#13
αὐτῷ
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
#14
Θάρσει
Be of good comfort
to have courage
#15
ἔγειραι,
rise
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
#16
φωνεῖ
he calleth
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
#17
σε
thee
thee

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 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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