Mark 11:15
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔρχονται
they come
G2064
ἔρχονται
they come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
2 of 33
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 33
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Ἱεροσόλυμα
Jerusalem
G2414
Ἱεροσόλυμα
Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2414
Word #:
4 of 33
hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
8 of 33
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
9 of 33
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱερῷ
the temple
G2411
ἱερῷ
the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
11 of 33
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀγοράζοντας
bought
G59
ἀγοράζοντας
bought
Strong's:
G59
Word #:
17 of 33
properly, to go to market, i.e., (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἱερῷ
the temple
G2411
ἱερῷ
the temple
Strong's:
G2411
Word #:
20 of 33
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
21 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τραπέζας
the tables
G5132
τραπέζας
the tables
Strong's:
G5132
Word #:
23 of 33
a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
26 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
27 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
29 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
First-century Jewish context and Roman occupation shaped these interactions. Archaeological and historical evidence confirms Gospel accounts' accuracy. Early church fathers interpreted these Christologically, seeing fulfillment in Christ and application to church practice.
Questions for Reflection
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Analysis & Commentary
And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple... Temple cleansing demonstrates authority. This passage demonstrates Christ's divine authority and teaching, challenging religious traditions while establishing kingdom principles. Reformed theology sees here the fulfillment of Old Testament promises and the pattern for New Covenant faith.