Mark 5:29

Authorized King James Version

And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

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
εὐθὲως
G2112
straightway
directly, i.e., at once or soon
#3
ἐξηράνθη
G3583
was dried up
to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
#4
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
πηγὴ
G4077
the fountain
a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e., source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring)
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
αἵματος
G129
blood
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of christ); by implication, bloodshed, also k
#8
αὐτῆς
G846
of her
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
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἔγνω
G1097
she felt
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#11
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
σώματι
G4983
in her body
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
#13
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#14
ἴαται
G2390
she was healed
to cure (literally or figuratively)
#15
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#16
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
μάστιγος
G3148
that plague
a whip (literally, the roman flagellum for criminals; figuratively, a disease)

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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