Mark 16:10

Authorized King James Version

And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐκείνη

G1565

And she

that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

πορευθεῖσα

G4198

went

to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)

ἀπήγγειλεν

G518

and told

to announce

τοῖς

G3588

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

μετ'

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

αὐτοῦ

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

γενομένοις

G1096

them that had been

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

πενθοῦσιν

G3996

as they mourned

to grieve (the feeling or the act)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

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κλαίουσιν·

G2799

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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