Mark 7:24

Authorized King James Version

And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.

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
Ἐκεῖθεν
G1564
from thence
thence
#3
ἀναστὰς
G450
he arose
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#4
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
and went
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#5
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
μεθόρια
G3181
the borders
bounded alongside, i.e., contiguous (neuter plural as noun, frontier)
#8
Τύρου
G5184
of Tyre
the city of tyre
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
Σιδῶνος
G4605
Sidon
sidon (i.e., tsidon), a place in palestine
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
εἰσελθὼν
G1525
entered
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#13
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
οἰκίαν
G3614
an house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#16
οὐδένα
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#17
ἤθελεν
G2309
and would have
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#18
γνῶναι
G1097
know
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#21
ἠδυνήθη
G1410
he could
to be able or possible
#22
λαθεῖν·
G2990
be hid
to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Mark. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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