Mark 5:19

Authorized King James Version

Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

Howbeit

but, and, etc

Ἰησοῦς

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

ἀφῆκεν

G863

suffered

to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

αὐτοῖς

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

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

λέγει

G3004

saith

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

αὐτοῖς

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

#10

Ὕπαγε

G5217

to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively

#11

εἰς

G1519

home

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#12

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

οἶκόν

G3624

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

#14

σου

G4675

of thee, thy

#15

πρὸς

G4314

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,

#16

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

σούς

G4674

thy friends

thine

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

ἀνάγγειλον

G312

tell

to announce (in detail)

#20

αὐτοῖς

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

#21

ὅσα

G3745

how great things

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

#22

σοι

G4671

for thee

to thee

#23

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

κύριός

G2962

the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#25

ἐποίησεν

G4160

hath done

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#26

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#27

ἠλέησέν

G1653

hath had compassion

to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)

#28

σε

G4571

on thee

thee

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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