Mark 4:11

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

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
ἔλεγεν
G3004
he said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#3
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto them
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
Ὑμῖν
G5213
Unto you
to (with or by) you
#5
δέδοται
G1325
it is given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#6
γνῶναι
G1097
to know
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
μυστήριον
G3466
the mystery
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
βασιλείας
G932
of the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεοῦ·
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
ἐκείνοις
G1565
unto them
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#14
δὲ
G1161
but
but, and, etc
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἔξω
G1854
that are without
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
παραβολαῖς
G3850
parables
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#19
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
πάντα
G3956
all these things
all, any, every, the whole
#21
γίνεται
G1096
are done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Mark. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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