Mark 6:3

Authorized King James Version

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

οὗτός

G3778

this

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

ἐστιν

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

ὁ

G3588

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

τέκτων

G5045

the carpenter

an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e., (specially), a craftsman in wood

ὁ

G3588

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

υἱὸς

G5207

the son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

Μαρίας

G3137

of Mary

maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females

ἀδελφὸς

G80

the brother

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

#10

δὲ

G1161

but, and, etc

#11

Ἰακώβου

G2385

of James

jacobus, the name of three israelites

#12

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#13

Ἰωσῆ

G2499

jose, an israelite

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#15

Ἰούδα

G2455

of Juda

judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region

#16

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#17

Σίμωνος

G4613

Simon

simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites

#18

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#19

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#20

εἰσὶν

G1526

are

they are

#21

αἱ

G3588

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

#22

ἀδελφαὶ

G79

sisters

a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)

#23

αὐτῷ

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

#24

ὧδε

G5602

here

in this same spot, i.e., here or hither

#25

πρὸς

G4314

with

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#26

ἡμᾶς

G2248

#27

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#28

ἐσκανδαλίζοντο

G4624

they were offended

to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

#29

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#30

αὐτῷ

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

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Mark Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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