Mark 12:41

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

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
καθίσας
G2523
sat
to seat down, i.e., set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#5
κατέναντι
G2713
over against
directly opposite
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
γαζοφυλάκιον
G1049
the treasury
a treasure-house, i.e., a court in the temple for the collection-boxes
#8
ἐθεώρει
G2334
and beheld
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#9
πῶς
G4459
how
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
#10
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ὄχλος
G3793
the people
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#12
ἔβαλλον
G906
cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#13
χαλκὸν
G5475
money
copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it)
#14
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#15
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
γαζοφυλάκιον
G1049
the treasury
a treasure-house, i.e., a court in the temple for the collection-boxes
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
πολλά·
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#19
πλούσιοι
G4145
that were rich
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
#20
ἔβαλλον
G906
cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#21
πολλά·
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Mark. The concept of covenant community 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 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 covenant community in this particular way.

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