Mark 13:19

Authorized King James Version

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔσονται
G2071
shall be
will be
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἡμέραι
G2250
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#5
ἐκεῖναι
G1565
in those
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#6
θλῖψις
G2347
affliction
pressure (literally or figuratively)
#7
οἵα
G3634
as
such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so
#8
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
γένηται
G1096
shall be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#10
τοιαύτη
G5108
such
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
#11
ἀπ'
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#12
ἀρχῆς
G746
the beginning
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
#13
κτίσεως
G2937
of the creation
original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)
#14
ἣς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#15
ἔκτισεν
G2936
created
to fabricate, i.e., found (form originally)
#16
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#18
ἕως
G2193
unto
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
νῦν
G3568
this time
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#21
καὶ
G2532
neither
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#24
γένηται
G1096
shall be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

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 salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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