Mark 1:10 | Bible Study

Mark 1:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Immediately upon coming up out of the water, he saw heaven torn open and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove;

Berean Standard Bible:

As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.

American Standard Version:

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} straightway^{G2112} coming up^{G305} out of^{G575} the water^{G5204}, he saw^{G1492} the heavens^{G3772} opened^{G4977}, and^{G2532} the Spirit^{G4151} like^{G5616} a dove^{G4058} descending^{G2597} upon^{G1909} him^{G846}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 3:22

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

John 1:31

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

John 1:34

And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

Isaiah 64:1

¶ Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,

Matthew 3:16

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Isaiah 42:1

¶ Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

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Commentary for Mark 1:10

Mark 1:10 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament that describes the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. This event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and is rich with theological significance. The verse captures a moment of divine revelation and affirmation: as Jesus emerges from the water, the heavens tear open, symbolizing the breaking down of barriers between God and humanity. The descent of the Spirit in the form of a dove signifies the anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit, confirming His unique relationship with God the Father and empowering Him for His earthly mission.

The historical context of this verse is set within the Jewish tradition of ritual immersion for purification, known as mikveh. However, Jesus' baptism transcends the purification rites of Judaism, as it initiates a new covenant and is accompanied by an unprecedented manifestation of the Trinity—God the Father's voice is heard, the Son is baptized, and the Holy Spirit descends. This verse also echoes the themes of the prophetic tradition, with the image of the dove possibly alluding to the spirit of God hovering over the waters in Genesis 1:2, and the opened heavens recalling the hope for a messianic age when the heavens would be revealed to humanity.

In summary, Mark 1:10 is a verse that encapsulates the themes of divine revelation, the inauguration of Jesus' ministry, and the manifestation of the Trinity. It is a moment of profound theological importance, bridging the old and new covenants and setting the stage for the gospel narrative that follows. The verse highlights the baptism of Jesus as a definitive event, confirming His identity as the Christ and His role in God's redemptive plan for humanity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G2112
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐθέως
Transliteration: euthéōs
Pronunciation: yoo-theh'-oce
Description: adverb from εὐθύς; directly, i.e. at once or soon:--anon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway.
Strong's Number: G305
There are 410 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀναβαίνω
Transliteration: anabaínō
Pronunciation: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
Description: from ἀνά and the base of βάσις; to go up (literally or figuratively):--arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up).
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G5204
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὕδωρ
Transliteration: hýdōr
Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water.
Strong's Number: G1492
There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἴδω
Transliteration: eídō
Pronunciation: i'-do
Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
Strong's Number: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Strong's Number: G4977
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σχίζω
Transliteration: schízō
Pronunciation: skhid'-zo
Description: apparently a primary verb; to split or sever (literally or figuratively):--break, divide, open, rend, make a rent.
Strong's Number: G4151
There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πνεῦμα
Transliteration: pneûma
Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
Strong's Number: G5616
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡσεί
Transliteration: hōseí
Pronunciation: ho-si'
Description: from ὡς and εἰ; as if:--about, as (it had been, it were), like (as).
Strong's Number: G4058
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιστερά
Transliteration: peristerá
Pronunciation: per-is-ter-ah'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:--dove, pigeon.
Strong's Number: G2597
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταβαίνω
Transliteration: katabaínō
Pronunciation: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Description: from κατά and the base of βάσις; to descend (literally or figuratively):--come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
Strong's Number: G1909
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπί
Transliteration: epí
Pronunciation: ep-ee'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.

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