Mark 9:18

Authorized King James Version

And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

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

ὅπου

G3699

wheresoever

what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot

ἂν

G302

whatsoever

αὐτὸ

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

καταλάβῃ

G2638

he taketh

to take eagerly, i.e., seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)

ῥήσσει

G4486

he teareth

to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e., (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts; g2608 being its intensive (with the preposition in compositi

αὐτὸ

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

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἀφρίζει

G875

he foameth

to froth at the mouth (in epilepsy)

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#11

τρίζει

G5149

gnasheth

to creak (squeak), i.e., (by analogy) to grate the teeth (in frenzy)

#12

τοὺς

G3588

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

#13

ὀδόντας

G3599

teeth

a "tooth"

#14

αὐτὸ

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

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#16

ξηραίνεται·

G3583

pineth away

to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature

#17

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#18

εἶπον

G2036

I spake

to speak or say (by word or writing)

#19

τοῖς

G3588

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

#20

μαθηταῖς

G3101

disciples

a learner, i.e., pupil

#21

σου

G4675

to thy

of thee, thy

#22

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#23

αὐτὸ

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

#24

ἐκβάλωσιν

G1544

out

to eject (literally or figuratively)

#25

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#26

οὐκ

G3756

not

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#27

ἴσχυσαν

G2480

they could

to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Mark chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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