Mark 13:27

Authorized King James Version

And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

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
τότε
G5119
then
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
#3
ἀποστελεῖ
G649
shall he send
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀγγέλους
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#6
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἐπισυνάξει
G1996
shall gather together
to collect upon the same place
#9
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἐκλεκτοὺς
G1588
elect
select; by implication, favorite
#11
αὐτοῦ,
G846
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
#12
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#13
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
τεσσάρων
G5064
the four
four
#15
ἀνέμων
G417
winds
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
#16
ἀπ'
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#17
ἄκρου
G206
the uttermost part
the extremity
#18
γῆς
G1093
of the earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#19
ἕως
G2193
to
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#20
ἄκρου
G206
the uttermost part
the extremity
#21
οὐρανοῦ
G3772
of heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

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.

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