Mark 15:43

Authorized King James Version

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἦλθεν
G2064
came
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
Ἰωσὴφ
G2501
Joseph
joseph, the name of seven israelites
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#5
Ἁριμαθαίας
G707
Arimathaea
arimathaea (or ramah), a place in palestine
#6
εὐσχήμων
G2158
an honourable
well-formed, i.e., (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank)
#7
βουλευτής
G1010
counsellor
an adviser, i.e., (specially) a councillor or member of the jewish sanhedrin
#8
ὃς
G3739
which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
αὐτὸς
G846
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
#11
ἦν
G2258
for
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#12
προσδεχόμενος
G4327
waited
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
#13
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
βασιλείαν
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#15
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#17
τολμήσας
G5111
boldly
to venture (objectively or in act; while g2292 is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous
#18
εἰσῆλθεν
G1525
and went in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#19
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#20
Πιλᾶτον
G4091
Pilate
close-pressed, i.e., firm; pilatus, a roman
#21
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ᾐτήσατο
G154
craved
to ask (in genitive case)
#23
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
σῶμα
G4983
the body
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
#25
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

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