Mark 5:40

Authorized King James Version

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

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
κατεγέλων
G2606
they laughed
to laugh down, i.e., deride
#3
αὐτοῦ
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
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#6
ἐκβαλὼν
G1544
out
to eject (literally or figuratively)
#7
ἅπαντας,
G537
them all
absolutely all or (singular) every one
#8
παραλαμβάνει
G3880
he taketh
to receive near, i.e., associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
#9
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
πατέρα
G3962
the father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
παιδίον
G3813
of the damsel
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
μητέρα
G3384
the mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
μετ'
G3326
them that were with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#19
αὐτοῦ
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
#20
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
εἰσπορεύεται
G1531
entereth in
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#22
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#23
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#24
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
παιδίον
G3813
of the damsel
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
#26
ἀνακείμενον·
G345
lying
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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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