Mark 4:36

Authorized King James Version

And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.

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
ἀφέντες
G863
when they had sent away
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
#3
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ὄχλον
G3793
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#5
παραλαμβάνουσιν
G3880
they took
to receive near, i.e., associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
#6
αὐτοῦ
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
#7
ὡς
G5613
even as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#8
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#9
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
πλοίῳ
G4143
the ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἄλλα
G243
other
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#14
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#15
πλοιάρια
G4142
little ships
a boat
#16
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#17
μετ'
G3326
with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#18
αὐτοῦ
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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