Mark 12:1

Authorized King James Version

And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

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
ἤρξατο
G756
he began
to commence (in order of time)
#3
αὐτὸν
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
#4
ἐν
G1722
by
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#5
παραβολαῖς
G3850
parables
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#6
λέγεῖν,
G3004
to speak
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#7
Ἀμπελῶνα
G290
a vineyard
a vineyard
#8
ἐφύτευσεν
G5452
planted
to set out in the earth, i.e., implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
#9
ἄνθρωπος
G444
A certain man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
περιέθηκεν
G4060
set
to place around; by implication, to present
#12
φραγμὸν
G5418
an hedge about
a fence, or inclosing barrier (literally or figuratively)
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ὤρυξεν
G3736
digged
to "burrow" in the ground, i.e., dig
#15
ὑπολήνιον
G5276
a place for the winefat
vessel or receptacle under the press, i.e., lower wine-vat
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ᾠκοδόμησεν
G3618
built
to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm
#18
πύργον
G4444
a tower
a tower or castle
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐξέδοτο
G1554
let
to give forth, i.e., (specially) to lease
#21
αὐτὸν
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
#22
γεωργοῖς
G1092
to husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#23
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
ἀπεδήμησεν
G589
went into a far country
to go abroad, i.e., visit a foreign land

Analysis

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

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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