Mark 7:33

Authorized King James Version

And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἀπολαβόμενος
he took
to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
#3
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#4
ἀπὸ
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#5
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ὄχλου
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#7
κατ'
aside
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#8
ἰδίαν
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
#9
ἔβαλεν
and put
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#10
τοὺς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
δακτύλους
fingers
a finger
#12
αὐτοῦ
him
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
εἰς
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὰ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ὦτα
ears
the ear (physically or mentally)
#16
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#17
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
πτύσας
he spit
to spit
#19
ἥψατο
and touched
properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)
#20
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
γλώσσης
tongue
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
#22
αὐτοῦ
him
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

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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