Mark 3:2

Authorized King James Version

And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
παρετήρουν
G3906
they watched
to inspect alongside, i.e., note insidiously or scrupulously
#3
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
#4
εἰ
G1487
whether
if, whether, that, etc
#5
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
σάββασιν
G4521
on the sabbath day
the sabbath (i.e., shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight,
#7
θεραπεύσει
G2323
he would heal
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
#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
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#10
κατηγορήσωσιν
G2723
they might accuse
to be a plaintiff, i.e., to charge with some offence
#11
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 salvation 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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