Mark 15:32

Authorized King James Version

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
Χριστὸς
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
βασιλεὺς
G935
the King
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
Ἰσραὴλ
G2474
of Israel
israel (i.e., jisrael), the adopted name of jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
#7
καταβάτω
G2597
Let
to descend (literally or figuratively)
#8
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#9
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
σταυροῦ
G4716
the cross
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
#12
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#13
ἴδωμεν
G1492
we may see
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
πιστεύσωμεν
G4100
believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
συνεσταυρωμένοι
G4957
they that were crucified
to impale in company with (literally or figuratively)
#19
αὐτόν
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
#20
ὠνείδιζον
G3679
reviled
to defame, i.e., rail at, chide, taunt
#21
αὐτόν
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

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.

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