Mark 3:24

Authorized King James Version

And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

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
ἐὰν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#3
βασιλεία
G932
a kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἐφ'
G1909
against
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#5
ἑαυτὴν
G1438
itself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#6
μερισθῇ
G3307
be divided
to part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ
#7
οὐ
G3756
cannot
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#8
δύναται
G1410
to be able or possible
#9
σταθῆναι
G2476
stand
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#10
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
βασιλεία
G932
a kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#12
ἐκείνη·
G1565
that
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

Analysis

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

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