Mark 6:47

Authorized King James Version

And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

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
ὀψίας
G3798
when even
late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve)
#3
γενομένης
G1096
was come
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#4
ἦν
G2258
was
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#5
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
πλοῖον
G4143
the ship
a sailer, i.e., vessel
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
μέσῳ
G3319
the midst
middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
#9
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
θαλάσσης
G2281
of the sea
the sea (genitive case or specially)
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
αὐτὸς
G846
he
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
#13
μόνος
G3441
alone
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#14
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#15
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
γῆς
G1093
the land
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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