Mark 6:3

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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.

Original Language Analysis

οὐκ not G3756
οὐκ not
Strong's: G3756
Word #: 1 of 30
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
οὗτός this G3778
οὗτός this
Strong's: G3778
Word #: 2 of 30
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
ἐστιν Is G2076
ἐστιν Is
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 3 of 30
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τέκτων the carpenter G5045
τέκτων the carpenter
Strong's: G5045
Word #: 5 of 30
an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e., (specially), a craftsman in wood
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 6 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς the son G5207
υἱὸς the son
Strong's: G5207
Word #: 7 of 30
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
Μαρίας of Mary G3137
Μαρίας of Mary
Strong's: G3137
Word #: 8 of 30
maria or mariam (i.e., mirjam), the name of six christian females
ἀδελφὸς the brother G80
ἀδελφὸς the brother
Strong's: G80
Word #: 9 of 30
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
δὲ G1161
δὲ
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 10 of 30
but, and, etc
Ἰακώβου of James G2385
Ἰακώβου of James
Strong's: G2385
Word #: 11 of 30
jacobus, the name of three israelites
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 12 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰωσῆ G2499
Ἰωσῆ
Strong's: G2499
Word #: 13 of 30
jose, an israelite
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 14 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἰούδα of Juda G2455
Ἰούδα of Juda
Strong's: G2455
Word #: 15 of 30
judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 16 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Σίμωνος Simon G4613
Σίμωνος Simon
Strong's: G4613
Word #: 17 of 30
simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 18 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οὐκ not G3756
οὐκ not
Strong's: G3756
Word #: 19 of 30
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
εἰσὶν are G1526
εἰσὶν are
Strong's: G1526
Word #: 20 of 30
they are
αἱ G3588
αἱ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 21 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφαὶ sisters G79
ἀδελφαὶ sisters
Strong's: G79
Word #: 22 of 30
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
αὐτῷ him G846
αὐτῷ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 23 of 30
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
ὧδε here G5602
ὧδε here
Strong's: G5602
Word #: 24 of 30
in this same spot, i.e., here or hither
πρὸς with G4314
πρὸς with
Strong's: G4314
Word #: 25 of 30
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,
ἡμᾶς us G2248
ἡμᾶς us
Strong's: G2248
Word #: 26 of 30
us
καὶ And G2532
καὶ And
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 27 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐσκανδαλίζοντο they were offended G4624
ἐσκανδαλίζοντο they were offended
Strong's: G4624
Word #: 28 of 30
to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
ἐν at G1722
ἐν at
Strong's: G1722
Word #: 29 of 30
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
αὐτῷ him G846
αὐτῷ him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 30 of 30
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

Cross References

Matthew 12:46While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.John 6:42And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?Jude 1:1Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:Matthew 11:6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.Galatians 1:19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.Acts 1:13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.Mark 15:40There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;Isaiah 49:7Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;John 14:22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

Analysis & Commentary

Is not this carpenter son of Mary brother of James Joses Judas Simon are not his sisters here with us and they were offended. Carpenter tektōn craftsman builder woodworker. Son of Mary unusual designation normally identified by father. Suggests Joseph deceased. Brother adelphos siblings half-brothers through Mary. Names listed James Joses Judas Simon. Sisters plural at least two. Here with us known in community. Were offended eskandalizonto scandalized stumbled. Nazareth rejection of Jesus. Familiarity breeds contempt. Those who knew Him as child carpenter could not accept Him as prophet Messiah. Offense at His claims. Nothing special in His background ordinary family trade. How could He be extraordinary. Reformed theology recognizes offense of gospel. Christ came in weakness humility stumbling block to those who desire power majesty. Incarnation scandalous God in human flesh from peasant family.

Historical Context

Tektōn could refer to carpenter stone mason general builder. Jesus likely worked with wood and stone. Trade learned from Joseph continued until age 30 public ministry. Manual labor not shameful Jewish culture rabbis often had trades. Paul tentmaker. Brothers James Jude became church leaders authors of epistles initially unbelievers (John 7:5) converted after resurrection. Mary bore other children after Jesus contrary to perpetual virginity doctrine. Nazareth small village perhaps 400 people. Everyone knew everyone. Jesus grew up here but ministered elsewhere. Familiarity hindered faith. Prophet not without honor except in own country own house. Early church faced similar issue eyewitnesses who knew Jesus humanly had to recognize His deity. Modern church sometimes overfamiliarizes Jesus makes Him buddy rather than Lord.

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