Mark 9:5

Authorized King James Version

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

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

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)

ὁ

G3588

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

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

λέγει

G3004

and 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

τῷ

G3588

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

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

to Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

Ῥαββί

G4461

Master

my master, i.e rabbi, as an official title of honor

καλόν

G2570

good

properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished

#10

ἐστιν

G2076

it is

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

#11

ἡμᾶς

G2248

for us

#12

ὧδε

G5602

here

in this same spot, i.e., here or hither

#13

εἶναι

G1511

to be

to exist

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#15

ποιήσωμεν

G4160

let us make

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#16

σκηνάς

G4633

tabernacles

a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)

#17

τρεῖς

G5140

three

"three"

#18

σοὶ

G4671

for thee

to thee

#19

μίαν

G1520

one

#20

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#21

Μωσεῖ

G3475

for Moses

moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver

#22

μίαν

G1520

one

#23

καὶ

G2532

And

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

#24

Ἠλίᾳ

G2243

for Elias

helias (i.e., elijah), an israelite

#25

μίαν

G1520

one

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

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?
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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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