Mark 14:72

Authorized King James Version

And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

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

ἐκ

G1537

the

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

δευτέρου

G1208

second time

(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)

ἀλέκτορα

G220

the cock

a cock or male fowl

φωνῆσαι

G5455

crew

to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἀνεμνήσθη

G363

called to mind

to remind; (reflexively) to recollect

ὁ

G3588

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

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

#10

τοῦ

G3588

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

#11

ῥήματος

G4487

the word

an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat

#12

οὖ

G3739

that

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#13

εἶπεν

G2036

said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#14

αὐτῷ

G846

unto 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

ὁ

G3588

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

#16

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#17

ὅτι

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#18

Πρὶν

G4250

Before

before

#19

ἀλέκτορα

G220

the cock

a cock or male fowl

#20

φωνῆσαι

G5455

crew

to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation

#21

δὶς

G1364

twice

#22

ἀπαρνήσῃ

G533

thou shalt deny

to deny utterly, i.e., disown, abstain

#23

με

G3165

#24

τρίς·

G5151

thrice

three times

#25

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#26

ἐπιβαλὼν

G1911

when he thought thereon

to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with g1438 implied) to reflect; impersonal

#27

ἔκλαιεν

G2799

he wept

to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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

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