Mark 14:43

Authorized King James Version

And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

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

εὐθὲως,

G2112

immediately

directly, i.e., at once or soon

ἔτι

G2089

while he yet

"yet," still (of time or degree)

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

λαλοῦντος

G2980

spake

to talk, i.e., utter words

παραγίνεται

G3854

cometh

to become near, i.e., approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly

Ἰούδας

G2455

Judas

judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

εἷς

G1520

one

ὢν

G5607

being

#10

τῶν

G3588

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

#11

δώδεκα

G1427

of the twelve

two and ten, i.e., a dozen

#12

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#13

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#14

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

#15

ὄχλος

G3793

multitude

a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot

#16

πολὺς

G4183

a great

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#17

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#18

μαχαιρῶν

G3162

swords

a knife, i.e., dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

#19

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#20

ξύλων

G3586

staves

timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance

#21

παρὰ

G3844

from

properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj

#22

τῶν

G3588

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

#23

ἀρχιερέων

G749

the chief priests

the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest

#24

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#25

τῶν

G3588

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

#26

γραμματέων

G1122

the scribes

a professional writer

#27

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#28

τῶν

G3588

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

#29

πρεσβυτέρων

G4245

the elders

older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"

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 understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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