Mark 14:61

Authorized King James Version

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἐσιώπα
G4623
he held his peace
to be dumb (but not deaf also, like 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water)
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
οὐδέν
G3762
nothing
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#6
ἀπεκρίνατο
G611
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#7
πάλιν
G3825
Again
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#8
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἀρχιερεὺς
G749
the high priest
the high-priest (literally, of the jews; typically, christ); by extension a chief priest
#10
ἐπηρώτα
G1905
asked
to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek
#11
αὐτῷ
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
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
λέγει
G3004
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
#14
αὐτῷ
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
Σὺ
G4771
thou
thou
#16
εἶ
G1488
Art
thou art
#17
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
Χριστὸς
G5547
the Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#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
εὐλογητοῦ
G2128
of the Blessed
adorable

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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 peace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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