Mar 3:23 | RWP | e4.org | In parables ( εν παραβολαις ). In crisp pungent thrusts that exposed the inconsistencies of the scribes and Pharisees. See on for discussion of the word parable ( παραβολη , placing beside for comparison). These short parabolic quips concern Satan's casting out ( εκβαλλε , the very word used of casting out demons) Satan (rhetorical question), a kingdom divided ( μερισθη , for a mere portion) against itself, a house divided ( μερισθη ) against itself, two conditions of the third class undetermined, but with prospect of determination.

‏ Mark 3:23

In parables ( εν παραβολαις ). In crisp pungent thrusts that exposed the inconsistencies of the scribes and Pharisees. See on Mt 13 for discussion of the word

parable ( παραβολη, placing beside for comparison). These short parabolic quips concern Satan's casting out ( εκβαλλε, the very word used of casting out demons) Satan (rhetorical question), a kingdom divided ( μερισθη, for a mere portion) against itself, a house divided ( μερισθη ) against itself, two conditions of the third class undetermined, but with prospect of determination.