Mark 9:31

Authorized King James Version

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἐδίδασκεν

G1321

he taught

to teach (in the same broad application)

γὰρ

G1063

For

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

τοὺς

G3588

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

μαθητὰς

G3101

disciples

a learner, i.e., pupil

αὐτόν

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

ἔλεγεν

G3004

said

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

αὐτόν

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

ὅτι

G3754

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#10

Ὁ

G3588

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

#11

υἱὸς

G5207

The Son

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

#12

τοῦ

G3588

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

#13

ἀνθρώπων

G444

of man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

#14

παραδίδοται

G3860

is delivered

to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit

#15

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#16

χεῖρας

G5495

the hands

the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)

#17

ἀνθρώπων

G444

of man

man-faced, i.e., a human being

#18

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#19

ἀποκτανθεὶς

G615

after that he is killed

to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy

#20

αὐτόν

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

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

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

#22

ἀποκτανθεὶς

G615

after that he is killed

to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy

#23

τῇ

G3588

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

#24

τρίτῃ

G5154

the third

third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly

#25

ἡμέρᾳ

G2250

day

day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of

#26

ἀναστήσεται

G450

he shall rise

to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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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