Mark 9:1

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

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
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#3
αὐτοῖς
G846
unto them
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
Ἀμὴν
G281
Verily
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
#5
λέγω
G3004
I say
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#6
ὑμῖν
G5213
unto you
to (with or by) you
#7
ὅτι
G3754
That
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#8
εἰσίν
G1526
there be
they are
#9
τινες
G5100
some
some or any person or object
#10
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ὧδε
G5602
here
in this same spot, i.e., here or hither
#12
ἑστηκότων
G2476
of them that stand
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#13
οἵτινες
G3748
which
which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same
#14
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#15
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#16
γεύσωνται
G1089
shall
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
#17
θανάτου
G2288
of death
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
#18
ἕως
G2193
till
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
#19
ἂν
G302
whatsoever
#20
ἴδωσιν
G1492
they have seen
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#21
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
βασιλείαν
G932
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#23
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#25
ἐληλυθυῖαν
G2064
come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#26
ἐν
G1722
with
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#27
δυνάμει
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Mark, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

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