Mark 13:2

Authorized King James Version

And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

ἀποκριθεὶς

G611

answering

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

Βλέπεις

G991

Seest thou

to look at (literally or figuratively)

ταύτας

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

μεγάλας

G3173

great

big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

#11

οἰκοδομάς

G3619

buildings

architecture, i.e., (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation

#12

οὐ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#13

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#14

ἀφεθῇ

G863

be left

to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

#15

λίθῷ,

G3037

another

a stone (literally or figuratively)

#16

ἐπὶ

G1909

upon

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#17

λίθῷ,

G3037

another

a stone (literally or figuratively)

#18

ὃς

G3739

that

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#19

οὐ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#20

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#21

καταλυθῇ

G2647

be thrown down

to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e., (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare g2646) to halt for the night

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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