Mark 14:20

Authorized King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
he answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#4
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#5
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto them
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
#6
Εἷς
G1520
It is one
one
#7
ἐκ
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
#8
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
δώδεκα
G1427
the twelve
two and ten, i.e., a dozen
#10
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἐμβαπτόμενος
G1686
that dippeth
to whelm on, i.e., wet (a part of the person, etc.) by contact with a fluid
#12
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#13
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me
#14
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#15
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
τρύβλιον
G5165
the dish
a bowl

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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