Mark 2:2
And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
συνήχθησαν
were gathered together
G4863
συνήχθησαν
were gathered together
Strong's:
G4863
Word #:
3 of 17
to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
πολλοὶ
many
G4183
πολλοὶ
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
4 of 17
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
ὥστε
insomuch that
G5620
ὥστε
insomuch that
Strong's:
G5620
Word #:
5 of 17
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
χωρεῖν
room to receive
G5562
χωρεῖν
room to receive
Strong's:
G5562
Word #:
7 of 17
to be in (give) space, i.e., (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)
μηδὲ
them no not so much
G3366
μηδὲ
them no not so much
Strong's:
G3366
Word #:
8 of 17
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πρὸς
as about
G4314
πρὸς
as about
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
10 of 17
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,
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θύραν
the door
G2374
θύραν
the door
Strong's:
G2374
Word #:
12 of 17
a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
15 of 17
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
Cross References
Mark 2:13And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.Mark 1:45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
Historical Context
First-century Palestinian homes were small, typically 20-30 feet square with a flat roof accessed by external stairs. A crowd filling the house and doorway would number perhaps 50-100 people packed tightly. The 'preaching' was likely exposition of Scripture applied to daily life.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the crowd's eagerness to hear Christ's teaching reveal about the human soul's need for divine truth?
- How does Christ's focus on preaching 'the word' challenge modern ministry emphasis on entertainment and experience?
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Analysis & Commentary
The crowd's gathering 'straightway' (immediately) shows the magnetic effect of Christ's teaching. The overflow crowd blocking even the doorway illustrates humanity's hunger for God's Word when faithfully preached. Christ's response—preaching 'the word'—identifies the primacy of verbal proclamation in His ministry. Unlike modern prioritization of signs and wonders, Christ emphasized teaching truth.