Mark 7:30

Authorized King James Version

And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἀπελθοῦσα

G565

when she was come

to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively

εἰς

G1519

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὸν

G3588

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

οἶκον

G3624

house

a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

αὐτῆς

G846

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

εὗρεν

G2147

she found

to find (literally or figuratively)

τὸ

G3588

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

δαιμόνιον

G1140

the devil

a daemonic being; by extension a deity

#10

ἐξεληλυθός

G1831

gone out

to issue (literally or figuratively)

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#12

τὴν

G3588

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

#13

θυγατερα

G2364

her daughter

a female child, or (by hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

#14

βεβλημένην

G906

laid

to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)

#15

ἐπὶ

G1909

upon

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#16

τὴς

G3588

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

#17

κλίνης

G2825

the bed

a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)

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

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

How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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