Mark 12:34

Authorized King James Version

And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
when Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#4
ἰδὼν
G1492
saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#5
αὐτὸν
G846
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
#6
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#7
νουνεχῶς
G3562
discreetly
in a mind-having way, i.e., prudently
#8
ἀπεκρίθη
G611
he answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#9
εἶπεν
G2036
he said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#10
αὐτὸν
G846
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
#11
Οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#12
μακρὰν
G3112
far
at a distance (literally or figuratively)
#13
εἶ
G1488
Thou art
thou art
#14
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#15
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
βασιλείας
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#17
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
οὐδεὶς
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#21
οὐκέτι
G3765
after that
not yet, no longer
#22
ἐτόλμα
G5111
durst
to venture (objectively or in act; while g2292 is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous
#23
αὐτὸν
G846
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
#24
ἐπερωτῆσαι
G1905
ask
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Mark. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 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 imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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