Mark 13:32

Authorized King James Version

But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἡμέρας
G2250
day
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
ἐκείνης
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ὥρας
G5610
that hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#9
οὐδεὶς
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#10
οἶδεν
G1492
knoweth
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#11
οὐδὲ
G3761
neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#12
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἄγγελοι
G32
the angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#14
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἐν
G1722
are in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#16
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#17
οὐδὲ
G3761
neither
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
#18
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
υἱός
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#20
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#21
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#22
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
πατήρ
G3962
the Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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