Mark 4:5

Authorized King James Version

And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἄλλο
G243
some
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#2
δὲ
G1161
And
but, and, etc
#3
ἔπεσεν
G4098
fell
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
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
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πετρῶδες
G4075
stony ground
rock-like, i.e., rocky
#7
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#8
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
ἔχειν
G2192
it had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#10
γῆς·
G1093
earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#11
πολλήν
G4183
much
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
εὐθὲως
G2112
immediately
directly, i.e., at once or soon
#14
ἐξανέτειλεν
G1816
it sprang up
to start up out of the ground, i.e., germinate
#15
διὰ
G1223
because
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#16
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
μὴ
G3361
no
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#18
ἔχειν
G2192
it had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#19
βάθος
G899
depth
profundity, i.e., (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery
#20
γῆς·
G1093
earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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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