Mark 14:41

Authorized King James Version

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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

ἦλθεν

G2064

he cometh

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

τὸ

G3588

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

τρίτον

G5154

the third time

third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

λέγει

G3004

saith

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

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

Καθεύδετε

G2518

Sleep on

to lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

τὸ

G3588

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

#10

λοιπὸν

G3063

now

something remaining (adverbially)

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

ἀναπαύεσθε·

G373

take your rest

(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh

#13

ἀπέχει·

G566

it is enough

it is sufficient

#14

ἦλθεν

G2064

he cometh

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#15

ἡ

G3588

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

#16

ὥρα

G5610

the hour

an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

#17

ἰδού,

G2400

behold

used as imperative lo!

#18

παραδίδοται

G3860

is betrayed

to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit

#19

ὁ

G3588

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

#20

υἱὸς

G5207

the Son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

#21

τοῦ

G3588

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

#22

ἀνθρώπου

G444

of man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

#23

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#24

τὰς

G3588

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

#25

χεῖρας

G5495

the hands

the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)

#26

τῶν

G3588

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

#27

ἁμαρτωλῶν

G268

of sinners

sinful, i.e., a sinner

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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