Mark 3:7

Authorized King James Version

But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
Ἰησοῦς
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#4
ἀνεχώρησεν
G402
withdrew himself
to retire
#5
μετὰ
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#6
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
μαθητῶν
G3101
disciples
a learner, i.e., pupil
#8
αὐτῶ,
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
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#10
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
θάλασσαν
G2281
the sea
the sea (genitive case or specially)
#12
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
πολὺ
G4183
a great
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#14
πλῆθος
G4128
multitude
a fulness, i.e., a large number, throng, populace
#15
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#16
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
Γαλιλαίας
G1056
Galilee
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
#18
ἠκολούθησαν
G190
followed
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
#19
αὐτῶ,
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
#20
καὶ
G2532
But
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#22
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
Ἰουδαίας
G2449
Judaea
the judaean land (i.e., judaea), a region of palestine

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 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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