Mark 14:58

Authorized King James Version

We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὅτι

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

Ἡμεῖς

G2249

we (only used when emphatic)

ἠκούσαμεν

G191

heard

to hear (in various senses)

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

λέγοντος

G3004

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

ὅτι

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

Ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

καταλύσω

G2647

will destroy

to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e., (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare g2646) to halt for the night

τὸν

G3588

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

#10

ναὸν

G3485

temple

a fane, shrine, temple

#11

τοῦτον

G5126

this

this (person, as objective of verb or preposition)

#12

τὸν

G3588

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

#13

χειροποίητον

G5499

that is made with hands

manufactured, i.e., of human construction

#14

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#15

διὰ

G1223

within

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#16

τριῶν

G5140

three

"three"

#17

ἡμερῶν

G2250

days

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

#18

ἄλλον

G243

another

"else," i.e., different (in many applications)

#19

ἀχειροποίητον

G886

made without hands

unmanufactured, i.e., inartificial

#20

οἰκοδομήσω

G3618

I will build

to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm

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 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

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?
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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