Mark 12:33

Authorized King James Version

And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἀγαπᾶν
G25
to love
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#4
αὐτὸν
him
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
#5
ἐξ
with
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#6
ὅλης
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#7
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
καρδίας
the heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#9
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐξ
with
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#11
ὅλης
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#12
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
συνέσεως
the understanding
a mental putting together, i.e., intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
#14
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ἐξ
with
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#16
ὅλης
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#17
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ψυχῆς,
the soul
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
#19
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐξ
with
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#21
ὅλης
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#22
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἰσχύος
the strength
compare ?????, a form of g2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
#24
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ἀγαπᾶν
G25
to love
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#27
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
πλησίον
his neighbour
(adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e., fellow (as man, countryman, christian or friend)
#29
ὡς
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#30
ἑαυτὸν
himself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#31
πλεῖόν
more
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
#32
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#33
πάντων
than all
all, any, every, the whole
#34
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
ὁλοκαυτωμάτων
whole burnt offerings
a wholly-consumed sacrifice ("holocaust")
#36
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#37
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#38
θυσιῶν
sacrifices
sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)

Analysis

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

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