Bible Commentary

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 54. they knew him ] The dawn had now broken, and the people on shore at once recognised the Great Healer, and craved His help in behalf of their sick and afflicted. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 54. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:54”

And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 53 56. Miracles of Healing in the Land of Gennesaret 53. the land of Gennesaret is only mentioned here and in Mat 14:34. It is the same as the modern el-Ghuweir, a fertile crescent-shaped plain, on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:53”

For they considered not [the miracle] of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. 52. hardened ] See note above, Mar 3:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 6:52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves. The miracle of the loaves The disciples were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:52”

And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. 51. they were sore amazed ] Observe the strong expressions here employed. Not only were they “sore amazed,” but “beyond measure.” Never had the disciples been so impressed by the majesty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:51”

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 50. be not afraid ] St Mark does not record St Peter’s attempt to go to his Lord upon the Lake, which is narrated only by St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:50”

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 49. a spirit ] An unsubstantial appearance. So they thought on the evening of the world’s first Easter Day, when they saw Him after His resurrection. See Luk 24:36-37. Wyclif translates it “they gessiden him for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:49”

And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 48. he saw them toiling in rowing ] The word translated “toiling,” which also occurs in Mat 14:24, is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:48”

And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 47. in the midst of the sea ] With all their efforts and the toil of the entire night they had not in consequence of contrary winds (Joh 6:18) accomplished more than five and twenty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:47”

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 46. And when he had sent them away,he departed into a mountain to praythus at length getting thatprivacy and rest which He had vainly sought during the earlier partof the day; opportunity also to pour out His soul in connection withthe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:46”

And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 45 52. The Walking on the Lake 45. And straightway ] The impression made upon the people by the miracle just narrated was profound. It was the popular … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:45”