Mark 4:38

Authorized King James Version

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

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
ἦν
G2258
he was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#3
αὐτῷ
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
#4
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#5
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πρύμνῃ
G4403
the hinder part of the ship
the stern of a ship
#7
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#8
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
προσκεφάλαιον
G4344
a pillow
something for the head, i.e., a cushion
#10
καθεύδων
G2518
asleep
to lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
διεγείρουσιν
G1326
they awake
to wake fully; i.e., arouse (literally or figuratively)
#13
αὐτῷ
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
#14
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
λέγουσιν
G3004
say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#16
αὐτῷ
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
#17
Διδάσκαλε
G1320
Master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#18
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#19
μέλει
G3199
carest
to be of interest to, i.e., to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters)
#20
σοι
G4671
thou
to thee
#21
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#22
ἀπολλύμεθα
G622
we perish
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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