KJV: But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
YLT: And, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority on the earth to forgive sins -- (he saith to the paralytic) --
Darby: But that ye may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, he says to the paralytic,
ASV: But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),
ἵνα | That |
Parse: Conjunction Root: ἵνα Sense: that, in order that, so that. |
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δὲ | however |
Parse: Conjunction Root: δέ Sense: but, moreover, and, etc. |
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εἰδῆτε | you might know |
Parse: Verb, Perfect Subjunctive Active, 2nd Person Plural Root: οἶδα Sense: to see. |
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ὅτι | that |
Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅτι Sense: that, because, since. |
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ἐξουσίαν | authority |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἐξουσία Sense: power of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases. |
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Υἱὸς | Son |
Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: υἱός Sense: a son. |
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τοῦ | - |
Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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ἀνθρώπου | of Man |
Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: ἄνθρωπος Sense: a human being, whether male or female. |
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ἀφιέναι | to forgive |
Parse: Verb, Present Infinitive Active Root: ἀφίημι Sense: to send away. |
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ἁμαρτίας» | sins |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Plural Root: ἁμαρτία Sense: equivalent to 264. |
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γῆς» | earth |
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular Root: γῆ Sense: arable land. |
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λέγει | He says |
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: λέγω Sense: to say, to speak. |
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τῷ | to the |
Parse: Article, Dative Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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παραλυτικῷ | paralytic |
Parse: Adjective, Dative Masculine Singular Root: παραλυτικός Sense: paralytic. |
Greek Commentary for Mark 2:10
The scribes could have said either of the alternatives in Mark 2:9 with equal futility. Jesus could say either with equal effectiveness. In fact Jesus chose the harder first, the forgiveness which they could not see. So he now performs the miracle of healing which all could see, that all could know that (the Son of Man, Christ‘s favourite designation of himself, a claim to be the Messiah in terms that could not be easily attacked) he really had the authority and power (εχουσιαν exousian) to forgive sins. He has the right and power here on earth to forgive sins, here and now without waiting for the day of judgment. [source]
This remarkable parenthesis in the middle of the sentence occurs also in Matthew 9:6 and Luke 5:24, proof that both Matthew and Luke followed Mark‘s narrative. It is inconceivable that all three writers should independently have injected the same parenthesis at the same place. [source]
or better, authority, as Rev., in margin. The word is derived from ἔξεστι , it is permitted or lawful. It combines the ideas of right and might. Authority or right is the dominant meaning in the New Testament. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Mark 2:10
These words of course, were not spoken by Jesus. Curiously enough Matthew interjects them right in the midst of the sayings of Jesus in reply to the scorn of the scribes. Still more remarkable is the fact that Mark (Mark 2:10) has precisely the same words in the same place save that Matthew has added τοτε tote of which he is fond, to what Mark already had. Mark, as we know, largely reports Peter‘s words and sees with Peter‘s eyes. Luke has the same idea in the same place without the vivid historical present λεγει ̔ειπεν τωι παραλελυμενωἰ legei ‛eipen tōi paralelumenōi' with the participle in place of the adjective. This is one of the many proofs that both Matthew and Luke made use of Mark‘s Gospel each in his own way.Take up thy bed (αρον σου την κλινην āron sou tēn klinēn). Pack up at once (aorist active imperative) the rolled-up pallet. [source]
Rev., the right. Six words are used for power in the:New Testament: βία , force, often oppressive, exhibiting itself in violence (Acts 5:26; Acts 27:41. Compare the kindred verb βιάζεται , Matthew 11:12; “the kingdom of heaven is taken by violence ): δύναμις , natural ability (see on 2 Peter 2:11): ἐνέργεια , energy, power in exercise; only of superhuman power, good or evil. Used by Paul only, and chiefly in the Epistles of the Imprisonment (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 2:12. Compare the kindred verb ἐνεργέω , to put forth power, and see on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16): ἰσχύς , strength (see on 2 Peter 2:11. Compare the kindred verb ἰσχύω , to be strong, and see on Luke 14:30; see on Luke 16:3): κράτος , might, only of God, relative and manifested power, dominion (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 4:11. Compare the kindred verb κρατέω , to have power, to be master of, and see on Mark 7:3; see on Acts 3:11): ἐξουσία , liberty of action ( ἔξεστι , it is lawful ), authority, delegated or arbitrary (John 5:27; John 10:18; John 17:2; John 19:10, John 19:11. See on Mark 2:10; see on Luke 20:20). Here, therefore, ἐξουσία is not merely possibility or ability, but legitimate right derived from a competent source - the Word. [source]
Lit., authorities which have themselves over. See on Mark 2:10; see on John 1:12. [source]
Abstract for concrete. See note on Mark 2:10 for εχουσια exousia υπερεχω Huperechō is an old verb to have or hold over, to be above or supreme, as in 1 Peter 2:13. Except by God (ει μη υπο τεου ei mē hupo theou). So the best MSS. rather than απο τεου apo theou (from God). God is the author of order, not anarchy. The powers that be “The existing authorities” (supply εχουσιαι exousiai). Art ordained Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of τασσω tassō “stand ordained by God.” Paul is not arguing for the divine right of kings or for any special form of government, but for government and order. Nor does he oppose here revolution for a change of government, but he does oppose all lawlessness and disorder. [source]
Or right. See on Mark 2:10; see on John 1:12. [source]
From ἐξουσία powerof choice, permissive authority. See on Mark 2:10. This in turn is derived from ἔξεστι itis permitted. See above on are lawful. This kinship of the two words explains the play upon them. [source]
See on Mark 2:10. [source]
Better, right. See on Mark 2:10; see on John 1:12. [source]
Omit and. Principalities which are authorities. Ἁρχή beginning= that which begins: the leader, principality. See on Colossians 1:16; see on Judges 1:6; see on Acts 10:11. Only here in Pastorals. Ἑξουσία rightauthority. See on Mark 2:10; see on John 1:12; see on Colossians 1:16. Only here in Pastorals. For the combination principalities and powers, see on Luke 20:20. [source]
See on Mark 2:10; see on 2 Peter 2:11. Rev., better, authority. [source]
See on Mark 2:10. Rev., authority. [source]