Mark 5:38

Authorized King James Version

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

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
ἔρχεται
G2064
he cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#3
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
οἶκον
G3624
the house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἀρχισυναγώγου
G752
of the ruler of the synagogue
director of the synagogue services
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
θεωρεῖ
G2334
seeth
to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
#10
θόρυβον
G2351
the tumult
a disturbance
#11
κλαίοντας
G2799
and them that wept
to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἀλαλάζοντας
G214
wailed
to vociferate, i.e., (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang
#14
πολλά
G4183
greatly
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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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