Mark 14:18

Authorized King James Version

And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

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
ἀνακειμένων
G345
sat
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
#3
αὐτῶν
G846
as they
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
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
ἐσθίων
G2068
did eat
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
#6
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#7
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#9
Ἀμὴν
G281
Verily
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#10
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#11
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#12
ὅτι
G3754
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
εἷς
G1520
One
one
#14
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#15
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#16
παραδώσει
G3860
shall betray
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
#17
με
G3165
me
me
#18
ὁ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἐσθίων
G2068
did eat
used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by g5315; to eat (usually literal)
#20
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#21
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me

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 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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