Mark 3:26

Authorized King James Version

And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

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

εἰ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

ὁ

G3588

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

Σατανᾶς

G4567

Satan

the accuser, i.e., the devil

ἀνέστη

G450

rise up

to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

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

ἑαυτὸν

G1438

himself

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

καὶ

G2532

And

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

μεμερίσται,

G3307

be divided

to part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ

#10

οὐ

G3756

he cannot

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#11

δύναται

G1410

to be able or possible

#12

σταθῆναι,

G2476

stand

to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

#13

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

#14

τέλος

G5056

an end

properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e., (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitel

#15

ἔχει

G2192

hath

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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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