Mark 11:9

Authorized King James Version

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

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
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
προάγοντες
G4254
they that went before
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἀκολουθοῦντες
G190
they that followed
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
#7
ἔκραζον
G2896
cried
properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e., (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
#8
λέγοντες,
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#9
Ὡσαννά·
G5614
Hosanna
oh save!; hosanna (i.e., hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration
#10
Εὐλογημένος
G2127
Blessed
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἐρχόμενος
G2064
is he that cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#13
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
ὀνόματι
G3686
the name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#15
κυρίου·
G2962
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Mark. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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