Mark 7:25
For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 18
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
περὶ
of
G4012
περὶ
of
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
4 of 18
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
αὐτοῦ·
him
G846
αὐτοῦ·
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 18
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
ἡς
whose
G3739
ἡς
whose
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
6 of 18
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
εἶχεν
had
G2192
εἶχεν
had
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
7 of 18
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ·
him
G846
αὐτοῦ·
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
10 of 18
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
πνεῦμα
spirit
G4151
πνεῦμα
spirit
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
11 of 18
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
ἀκάθαρτον
an unclean
G169
ἀκάθαρτον
an unclean
Strong's:
G169
Word #:
12 of 18
impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
ἐλθοῦσα
and came
G2064
ἐλθοῦσα
and came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
13 of 18
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
προσέπεσεν
and fell
G4363
προσέπεσεν
and fell
Strong's:
G4363
Word #:
14 of 18
to fall towards, i.e., (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
πρὸς
at
G4314
πρὸς
at
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
15 of 18
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,
Historical Context
First-century Palestinian Jewish context under Roman occupation shapes the narrative. Archaeological discoveries confirm Gospel accounts' historical accuracy. Ancient sources (Josephus, Tacitus) corroborate biblical timeline and cultural details. Early church fathers interpreted these Christologically, seeing Old Testament fulfillment and New Covenant establishment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse reveal Christ's person and work in redemptive history?
- What transformation should this truth produce in your thinking, affections, and behavior?
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Analysis & Commentary
Mark 7:25 This passage continues Mark's fast-paced narrative demonstrating Jesus' divine authority, miraculous power, and confrontation with religious establishment. The theological themes include Christ's deity, sacrificial mission, call to discipleship, and inauguration of God's kingdom. Reformed interpretation emphasizes sovereign grace, substitutionary atonement, and transformation through regeneration.