Mark 3:10

Authorized King James Version

For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
πολλοὺς
G4183
many
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐθεράπευσεν
G2323
he had healed
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#4
ὥστε
G5620
insomuch that
so too, i.e., thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
#5
ἐπιπίπτειν
G1968
they pressed upon
to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
#6
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
#7
ἵνα
G2443
for to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#8
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
#9
ἅψωνται
G680
touch
properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)
#10
ὅσοι
G3745
as many as
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
#11
εἶχον
G2192
had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#12
μάστιγας
G3148
plagues
a whip (literally, the roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)

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 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.

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