Mark 10:5

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἀποκριθεὶς

G611

answered

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

ὁ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

εἶπεν

G2036

and said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτοῖς

G846

unto them

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

Πρὸς

G4314

For

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

τὴν

G3588

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

σκληροκαρδίαν

G4641

heart

hard-heartedness, i.e., (specially), destitution of (spiritual) perception

#10

ὑμῶν

G5216

of your

of (from or concerning) you

#11

ἔγραψεν

G1125

he wrote

to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

#12

ὑμῖν

G5213

you

to (with or by) you

#13

τὴν

G3588

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

#14

ἐντολὴν

G1785

precept

injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription

#15

ταύτην

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

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 does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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