Mark 5:15

Authorized King James Version

And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

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
ἔρχονται
G2064
they come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#3
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
Ἰησοῦν
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
θεωροῦσιν
G2334
see
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#8
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
δαιμονιζόμενον
G1139
him that was possessed with the devil
to be exercised by a daemon
#10
καθήμενον
G2521
sitting
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἱματισμένον
G2439
clothed
to dress
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
σωφρονοῦντα
G4993
in his right mind
to be of sound mind, i.e., sane, (figuratively) moderate
#15
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐσχηκότα
G2192
and had
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#17
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
λεγεῶνα·
G3003
the legion
a "legion", i.e., roman regiment (figuratively)
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ἐφοβήθησαν
G5399
they were afraid
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

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

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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