Mark 11:29

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#4
ἀποκρίθητέ
G611
answer
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#5
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#6
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
#7
Ἐπερωτήσω
G1905
I will
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#8
ὑμᾶς
G5209
of you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#9
κἀγὼ
G2504
also
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#10
ἕνα
G1520
one
one
#11
λόγον
G3056
question
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἀποκρίθητέ
G611
answer
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#14
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἐρῶ
G2046
I will tell
an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
#17
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#18
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ποίᾳ
G4169
what
individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
#20
ἐξουσίᾳ
G1849
authority
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#21
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#22
ποιῶ·
G4160
I do
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Mark. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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