Mark 9:17

Authorized King James Version

And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;

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
ἀποκριθεὶς
G611
answered
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
#3
εἷς
G1520
one
one
#4
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ὄχλου
G3793
the multitude
a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
#7
εἶπεν
G2036
and said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#8
Διδάσκαλε
G1320
Master
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
#9
ἤνεγκα
G5342
I have brought
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#10
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
υἱόν
G5207
son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#12
μου
G3450
my
of me
#13
πρὸς
G4314
unto
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,
#14
σέ
G4571
thee
thee
#15
ἔχοντα
G2192
which hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#16
πνεῦμα
G4151
spirit
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
#17
ἄλαλον·
G216
a dumb
mute

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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