Mark 13:34

Authorized King James Version

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
For the Son of man is as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
ἄνθρωπος
G444
a man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#3
ἀπόδημος
G590
taking a far journey
absent from one's own people, i.e., a foreign traveller
#4
ἀφεὶς
G863
who left
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#5
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
οἰκίαν
G3614
house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#7
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
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
δοὺς
G1325
gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
δούλοις
G1401
servants
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
#12
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
#13
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
authority
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἑκάστῳ
G1538
to every man
each or every
#17
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ἔργον
G2041
work
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#19
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
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
θυρωρῷ
G2377
the porter
a gate- warden
#23
ἐνετείλατο
G1781
commanded
to enjoin
#24
ἵνα
G2443
to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#25
γρηγορῇ
G1127
watch
to keep awake, i.e., watch (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

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

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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