Mark 13:3

Authorized King James Version

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

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

καθημένου

G2521

as he sat

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

αὐτὸν

G846

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

εἰς

G1519

upon

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὸ

G3588

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

Ὄρος

G3735

the mount

a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)

τῶν

G3588

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

Ἐλαιῶν

G1636

of Olives

an olive (the tree or the fruit)

κατέναντι

G2713

over against

directly opposite

#10

τοῦ

G3588

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

#11

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)

#12

ἐπηρώτων

G1905

asked

to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek

#13

αὐτὸν

G846

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

#14

κατ'

G2596

privately

(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)

#15

ἰδίαν

G2398

pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate

#16

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#18

Ἰάκωβος

G2385

James

jacobus, the name of three israelites

#19

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#20

Ἰωάννης

G2491

John

joannes (i.e., jochanan), the name of four israelites

#21

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#22

Ἀνδρέας

G406

Andrew

manly; andreas, an israelite

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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