Mark 13:1

Authorized King James Version

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!

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
ἐκπορευομένου
G1607
as he went
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
#3
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ἱεροῦ
G2411
the temple
a sacred place, i.e., the entire precincts (whereas g3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the temple (at jerusalem or elsewhere)
#7
λέγει
G3004
saith
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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
#9
εἷς
G1520
one
one
#10
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μαθητῶν
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#12
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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
#13
Διδάσκαλε
G1320
Master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#14
ἴδε
G1492
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#15
ποταπαὶ
G4217
what
interrogatively, whatever, i.e., of what possible sort
#16
λίθοι
G3037
of stones
a stone (literally or figuratively)
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ποταπαὶ
G4217
what
interrogatively, whatever, i.e., of what possible sort
#19
οἰκοδομαί
G3619
buildings
architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout Mark.

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 revelation in this particular way.

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