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The Verse in Focus (Mark 14:6)

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· ἄφετε αὐτήν· τί αὐτῇ κόπους παρέχετε; καλὸν ἔργον εἰργάσατο ἐν ἐμοί

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν: The Teacher Responds

This narrative begins with the subject and verb in classical sequence: ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς (“but Jesus”) followed by εἶπεν (“said”). The conjunction δὲ introduces contrast, showing Jesus’ reply in response to previous indignation. The use of the aorist verb εἶπεν presents the statement as a complete, decisive utterance.

Ἄφετε αὐτήν: A Sharp Imperative

The verb ἄφετε is a second person plural aorist active imperative of ἀφίημι — “let go,” “release,” or “permit.” It functions as a direct command: “Leave her alone.”… Learn Koine Greek