Mark 11:13

Authorized King James Version

And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.

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
ἰδὼν
G1492
seeing
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#3
συκῆν
G4808
a fig tree
a fig-tree
#4
μακρόθεν
G3113
afar off
from a distance or afar
#5
ἔχουσαν
G2192
having
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#6
φύλλα·
G5444
leaves
a sprout, i.e., leaf
#7
ἐλθὼν
G2064
he came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
εἰ
G1487
if
if, whether, that, etc
#9
ἄρα
G686
haply
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
#10
εὗρεν
G2147
he found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#11
τι
G5100
any thing
some or any person or object
#12
ἐν
G1722
thereon
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
αὐτὴν
G846
it
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
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ἐλθὼν
G2064
he came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#16
ἐπ'
G1909
to
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#17
αὐτὴν
G846
it
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
#18
οὐδὲν
G3762
nothing
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#19
εὗρεν
G2147
he found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#20
εἰ
G1487
if
if, whether, that, etc
#21
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#22
φύλλα·
G5444
leaves
a sprout, i.e., leaf
#23
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#24
γὰρ
G1063
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#25
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#26
καιρὸς
G2540
the time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#27
σύκων
G4810
of figs
a fig

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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