Mark 15:20

Authorized King James Version

And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#3
ἐνέπαιξαν
G1702
they had mocked
to jeer at, i.e., deride
#4
αὐτόν
G846
from 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
#5
ἐξέδυσαν
G1562
they took off
to cause to sink out of, i.e., (specially as of clothing) to divest
#6
αὐτόν
G846
from 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
#7
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
πορφύραν
G4209
the purple
the "purple" mussel, i.e., (by implication) the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐνέδυσαν
G1746
on
to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
#11
αὐτόν
G846
from 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
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἱμάτια
G2440
clothes
a dress (inner or outer)
#14
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἴδια
G2398
his own
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ἐξάγουσιν
G1806
led
to lead forth
#18
αὐτόν
G846
from 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
#19
ἵνα
G2443
to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#20
σταυρώσωσιν
G4717
crucify
to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
#21
αὐτόν
G846
from 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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.

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