Mark 15:41

Authorized King James Version

(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

αἳ

G3739

(Who

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

καὶ,

G2532

also

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

ὅτε

G3753

when

at which (thing) too, i.e., when

ἦν

G2258

he was

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

αἱ

G3588

women which

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

Γαλιλαίᾳ

G1056

Galilee

galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine

ἠκολούθουν

G190

followed

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

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

#10

καὶ,

G2532

also

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

#11

διηκόνουν

G1247

ministered

to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon

#12

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

#13

καὶ,

G2532

also

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

#14

ἄλλαι

G243

other

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

#15

πολλαὶ

G4183

many

(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

#16

αἱ

G3588

women which

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

#17

συναναβᾶσαι

G4872

came up

to ascend in company with

#18

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

#19

εἰς

G1519

unto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#20

Ἱεροσόλυμα

G2414

Jerusalem

hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine

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

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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