Mark 6:28

Authorized King James Version

And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

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
ἤνεγκεν
G5342
brought
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#3
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κεφαλὴν
G2776
head
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
#5
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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
#6
ἐπὶ
G1909
in
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#7
πίνακι
G4094
a charger
a plate
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἔδωκεν
G1325
gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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
#11
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
κοράσιον
G2877
the damsel
a (little) girl
#13
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
κοράσιον
G2877
the damsel
a (little) girl
#16
ἔδωκεν
G1325
gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#17
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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
#18
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
μητρὶ
G3384
mother
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
#20
αὐτῆς
G846
his
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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