Mark 5:33

Authorized King James Version

But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἡ

G3588

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

δὲ

G1161

But

but, and, etc

γυνὴ

G1135

the woman

a woman; specially, a wife

φοβηθεῖσα

G5399

fearing

to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere

καὶ

G2532

and

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

τρέμουσα

G5141

trembling

to "tremble" or fear

εἰδυῖα

G1492

knowing

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

ὃ

G3739

what

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

γέγονεν

G1096

was done

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#10

ἐπ'

G1909

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#11

αὐτῷ

G846

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

#12

ἦλθεν

G2064

came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#13

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#14

προσέπεσεν

G4363

fell down before

to fall towards, i.e., (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)

#15

αὐτῷ

G846

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

#16

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#17

εἶπεν

G2036

told

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#18

αὐτῷ

G846

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

#19

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#20

τὴν

G3588

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

#21

ἀλήθειαν

G225

the truth

truth

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of truth connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about truth, 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?
In what ways does understanding truth in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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