Mark 8:22

Authorized King James Version

And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.

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
ἔρχεταί
G2064
he cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#3
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#4
Βηθσαϊδάν
G966
Bethsaida
fishing-house; bethsaida, a place in palestine
#5
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
φέρουσιν
G5342
they bring
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#7
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#8
τυφλὸν
G5185
a blind man
opaque (as if smoky), i.e., (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
παρακαλοῦσιν
G3870
besought
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
#11
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#12
ἵνα
G2443
to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#13
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#14
ἅψηται
G680
touch
properly, to attach oneself to, i.e., to touch (in many implied relations)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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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