Mark 3:18

Authorized King James Version

And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

Ἀνδρέαν

G406

Andrew

manly; andreas, an israelite

καὶ

G2532

And

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

Φίλιππον

G5376

Philip

fond of horses; philippus, the name of four israelites

καὶ

G2532

And

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

Βαρθολομαῖον

G918

Bartholomew

son of tolmai; bar-tholomaeus, a christian apostle

καὶ

G2532

And

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

Ματθαῖον,

G3156

Matthew

matthaeus (i.e., matthitjah), an israelite and a christian

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#10

Θωμᾶν

G2381

Thomas

the twin; thomas, a christian

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#12

Ἰάκωβον

G2385

James

jacobus, the name of three israelites

#13

τὸν

G3588

the son

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

#14

τὸν

G3588

the son

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

#15

Ἁλφαίου

G256

of Alphaeus

alphaeus, an israelite

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#17

Θαδδαῖον

G2280

Thaddaeus

thaddaeus, one of the apostles

#18

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#19

Σίμωνα

G4613

Simon

simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites

#20

τὸν

G3588

the son

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

#21

Κανανίτην,

G2581

the Canaanite

zealous; cananites, an epithet

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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