Mark 4:19

Authorized King James Version

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

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
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
μέριμναι
G3308
the cares
solicitude
#4
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
αἰῶνος
G165
world
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#6
τούτου,
G5127
of this
of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
ἀπάτη
G539
the deceitfulness
delusion
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πλούτου
G4149
of riches
wealth (as fulness), i.e., (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#15
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
λοιπὰ
G3062
other things
remaining ones
#17
ἐπιθυμίαι
G1939
the lusts
a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
#18
εἰσπορευόμεναι
G1531
entering in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#19
συμπνίγουσιν
G4846
choke
to strangle completely, i.e., (literally) to drown, or (figuratively) to crowd
#20
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
λόγον
G3056
the word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#22
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἄκαρπος
G175
unfruitful
barren (literally or figuratively)
#24
γίνεται
G1096
it becometh
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 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.

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