Mark 14:36

Authorized King James Version

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

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

ἔλεγεν

G3004

he said

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

Αββα

Abba

father as a vocative

ὁ

G3588

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

πατήρ

G3962

Father

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

πάντα

G3956

all things

all, any, every, the whole

δυνατά

G1415

are possible

powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible

σοι·

G4671

unto thee

to thee

παρένεγκε

G3911

take away

to bear along or aside, i.e., carry off (literally or figuratively); by implication, to avert

#10

τὸ

G3588

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

#11

ποτήριον

G4221

cup

a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e., a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate

#12

ἀπ'

G575

from

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

#13

ἐμοῦ

G1700

of me

#14

τοῦτο·

G5124

this

that thing

#15

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#16

οὐ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#17

τί

G5101

what

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#18

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

#19

θέλω

G2309

will

to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),

#20

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#21

τί

G5101

what

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#22

σύ

G4771

thou

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 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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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