Mark 6
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And he went out from thence - That is, from Capernaum. See on Mat 13:54 (note).
Open source ↗THE SYROPHÅ“NICIAN WOMAN AND HER DAUGHTER--A DEAF AND DUMB MAN HEALED. ( = Mat 15:21-31). (Mar 7:24-37) And from thence he arose, and went into the borders--or "unto the borders." of Tyre and Sidon--the two great PhÅ“nician seaports, but here denoting the territory generally, to the frontiers of which Jesus now came. But did Jesus actually enter this heathen territory? The whole narrative, we think, proceeds upon the supposition that He did. His immediate object seems to have been to avoid the wrath of the Pharisees at the withering exposure He had just made of their traditional religion. and entered into an house, and would have no man know it--because He had not come there to minister to heathens. But though not "sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Mat 15:24), He hindered not the lost sheep of the vast Gentile world from coming to Him, nor put them away when they did come--as this incident was designed to show. but he could not be hid--Christ's fame had early spread from Galilee to this very region (Mar 3:8; Luk 6:17).
Open source ↗And he went out from thence,.... From Capernaum; and came into his own country; or "city", as the Syriac, Arabic, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, the city of Nazareth; so called because it was the place where Christ was conceived, and where he was educated; for which he had a regard, and was willing it should partake of the benefit of his doctrine and miracles: and his disciples follow him; as they did wherever he went; and which is a true characteristic of a disciple of Jesus.
Open source ↗Here, I. Christ makes a visit to his own country, the place not of his birth, but of his education; that was Nazareth; where his relations were. He had been in danger of his life among them (Luk 4:29), and yet he came among them again; so strangely doth he wait to be gracious, and seek the salvation of his enemies. Whither he went, though it was into danger, his disciples followed him (Mar 6:1); for they had left all, to follow him whithersoever he went. II. There he preached in their synagogue, on the sabbath day, Mar 6:2. It seems, there was not such flocking to him there as in other places, so that he had no opportunity of preaching till they came together on the sabbath day; and then he expounded a portion of scripture with great clearness. In religious assemblies, on sabbath days, the word of God is to be preached according to Christ's example. We give glory to God by receiving instruction from him. III. They could not but own that which was very honourable concerning him. 1. That he spoke with great wisdom, and that this wisdom was given to him, for they knew he had no learned education. 2. That he did mighty works, did them with his own hands, for the confirming of the doctrine he taught. They acknowledged the two great proofs of the divine original of his gospel - the divine wisdom that appeared in the contrivance of it, and the divine power that was exerted for the ratifying and recommending of it; and yet, though they could not deny the premises, they would not admit the conclusion. IV. They studied to disparage him, and to raise prejudices in the minds of people against him, notwithstanding. All this wisdom, and all these mighty works, shall be of no account, because he had a home-education, had never travelled, nor been at any university, or bred up at the f…
Open source ↗6:1-6 Nazareth’s rejection of Jesus contrasts ironically with the faith displayed by others, and the miracles he couldn’t do contrasts with the power displayed elsewhere. 6:1-2 The people’s amazement at Jesus’ teaching was due to the wisdom of his teaching and his power to heal and cast out demons. • Where did he get: His quiet years in Nazareth had not prepared them to accept him as an authoritative teacher and healer.
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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen, G1564) — thence ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… πατρίς (patrís, G3968) — a father-land, i.e. native town; (figuratively) heavenly home μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō, G190) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… σάββατον (sábbaton, G4521) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the… γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… ἄρχομαι (árchomai, G756) — to commence (in order of time) διδάσκω (didáskō, G1321) — to teach (in the same broad application) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. συναγωγή (synagōgḗ, G4864) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by… πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) ἐκπλήσσω (ekplḗssō, G1605) — to strike with astonishment λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… πόθεν (póthen, G4159) — from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause τούτῳ (toútōi, G5129) — to (in, with or by) this (person or thing) ταῦτα (taûta, G5023) — these things
Open source ↗ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) τέκτων (téktōn, G5045) — an artificer (as producer of fabrics), i.e. (specially), a craftsman in wood υἱός (huiós, G5207) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively,… Μαρία (María, G3137) — Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos, G2385) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Ἰωσῆς (Iōsēs, G2500) — Joses, the name of two Israelites Ἰούδας (Ioúdas, G2455) — Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them… Σίμων (Símōn, G4613) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites εἰσί (eisí, G1526) — they are
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because προφήτης (prophḗtēs, G4396) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἄτιμος (átimos, G820) — (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured εἰ μή (ei mḗ, G1508) — if not ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πατρίς (patrís, G3968) — a father-land, i.e. native town; (figuratively) heavenly home καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… συγγενής (syngenḗs, G4773) — a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not δύναμαι (dýnamai, G1410) — to be able or possible ἐκεῖ (ekeî, G1563) — there; by extension, thither ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) οὐδείς (oudeís, G3762) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing δύναμις (dýnamis, G1411) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a… εἰ μή (ei mḗ, G1508) — if not ἐπιτίθημι (epitíthēmi, G2007) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense) χείρ (cheír, G5495) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or… ὀλίγος (olígos, G3641) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially)… ἄῤῥωστος (árrhōstos, G732) — infirm θεραπεύω (therapeúō, G2323) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… θαυμάζω (thaumázō, G2296) — to wonder; by implication, to admire διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἀπιστία (apistía, G570) — faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively)… περιάγω (periágō, G4013) — to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around κύκλῳ (kýklōi, G2945) — akin to G2947 (κυλιόω)); i.e. in a circle (by implication, of G1722 (ἐν)), i.e.… κώμη (kṓmē, G2968) — a hamlet (as if laid down) διδάσκω (didáskō, G1321) — to teach (in the same broad application)
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… προσκαλέομαι (proskaléomai, G4341) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite δώδεκα (dṓdeka, G1427) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen ἄρχομαι (árchomai, G756) — to commence (in order of time) ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō, G649) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δύο (dýo, G1417) — "two" δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἐξουσία (exousía, G1849) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively)… ἀκάθαρτος (akáthartos, G169) — impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic)) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… παραγγέλλω (parangéllō, G3853) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) αἴρω (aírō, G142) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep… μηδείς (mēdeís, G3367) — not even one (man, woman, thing) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ὁδός (hodós, G3598) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or… εἰ μή (ei mḗ, G1508) — if not ῥάβδος (rhábdos, G4464) — a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty) μόνον (mónon, G3440) — merely μή (mḗ, G3361) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer… πήρα (pḗra, G4082) — a wallet or leather pouch for food ἄρτος (ártos, G740) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
Open source ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ὑποδέω (hypodéō, G5265) — to bind under one's feet, i.e. put on shoes or sandals σανδάλιον (sandálion, G4547) — of uncertain origin); a slipper or sole-pad καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… μή (mḗ, G3361) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer… ἐνδύω (endýō, G1746) — to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively) δύο (dýo, G1417) — "two" χιτών (chitṓn, G5509) — a tunic or shirt
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅπου (hópou, G3699) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… εἰσέρχομαι (eisérchomai, G1525) — to enter (literally or figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… οἰκία (oikía, G3614) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or… ἐκεῖ (ekeî, G1563) — there; by extension, thither μένω (ménō, G3306) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) ἕως (héōs, G2193) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place) ἄν (án, G302) ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen, G1564) — thence
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὅσος (hósos, G3745) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as ἄν (án, G302) δέχομαι (déchomai, G1209) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively) μή (mḗ, G3361) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer… ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) μηδέ (mēdé, G3366) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ἐκπορεύομαι (ekporeúomai, G1607) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project ἐκεῖθεν (ekeîthen, G1564) — thence ἐκτινάσσω (ektinássō, G1621) — to shake violently χόος (chóos, G5522) — a heap (as poured out), i.e. rubbish; loose dirt ὑποκάτω (hypokátō, G5270) — down under, i.e. beneath
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) κηρύσσω (kērýssō, G2784) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) μετανοέω (metanoéō, G3340) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐκβάλλω (ekbállō, G1544) — to eject (literally or figuratively) πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… δαιμόνιον (daimónion, G1140) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity ἀλείφω (aleíphō, G218) — to oil (with perfume) ἔλαιον (élaion, G1637) — olive oil ἄῤῥωστος (árrhōstos, G732) — infirm θεραπεύω (therapeúō, G2323) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… βασιλεύς (basileús, G935) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively) Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs, G2264) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… φανερός (phanerós, G5318) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs, G2491) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites βαπτίζω (baptízō, G907) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament)… ἐγείρω (egeírō, G1453) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from…
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