Mark 9:33

Authorized King James Version

And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?

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

ἦλθεν

G2064

he came

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

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

Καπερναούμ·

G2584

Capernaum

capernaum (i.e., caphanachum), a place in palestine

καὶ

G2532

And

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

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῇ

G3588

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

οἰκίᾳ

G3614

the house

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

γενόμενος

G1096

being

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#10

ἐπηρώτα

G1905

he asked

to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek

#11

αὐτούς

G846

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

#12

Τί

G5101

What

an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)

#13

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#14

τῇ

G3588

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

#15

ὁδῷ

G3598

the way

a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

#16

πρὸς

G4314

among

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,

#17

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

yourselves

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

#18

διελογίζεσθε

G1260

was it that ye disputed

to reckon thoroughly, i.e., (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion)

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 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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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 verse's literary context within Mark chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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