Mark 10:52

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

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

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Ὕπαγε

G5217

Go thy way

to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

ἡ

G3588

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

πίστις

G4102

faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#10

σέσωκέν

G4982

hath made

to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

#11

σε

G4571

thee

#12

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#13

εὐθὲως

G2112

immediately

directly, i.e., at once or soon

#14

ἀνέβλεψεν

G308

he received his sight

to look up; by implication, to recover sight

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#16

ἠκολούθει

G190

followed

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

#17

τῷ

G3588

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

#18

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

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

#19

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#20

τῇ

G3588

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

#21

ὁδῷ

G3598

the way

a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on faith address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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