Mark 1:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and he was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by the Adversary. He was with the wild animals, and the angels took care of him.

Berean Standard Bible:

and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.

American Standard Version:

And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} he was{G2258} there{G1563} in{G1722} the wilderness{G2048} forty{G5062} days{G2250}, tempted{G3985} of{G5259} Satan{G4567}; and{G2532} was{G2258} with{G3326} the wild beasts{G2342}; and{G2532} the angels{G32} ministered{G1247} unto him{G846}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Hebrews 4:15

  • For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

Hebrews 2:17

  • Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:18

  • For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Exodus 34:28

  • ¶ And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.

Matthew 26:53

  • Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Deuteronomy 9:25

  • Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down [at the first]; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

Deuteronomy 9:18

  • And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

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Commentary for Mark 1:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  3. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
  4. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  5. Strong's Number: G2048
    There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρημος
    Transliteration: érēmos
    Pronunciation: er'-ay-mos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, χώρα being implied):--desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
  6. Strong's Number: G5062
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τεσσαράκοντα
    Transliteration: tessarákonta
    Pronunciation: tes-sar-ak'-on-tah
    Description: the decade of τέσσαρες; forty:--forty.
  7. Strong's Number: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
  8. Strong's Number: G3985
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πειράζω
    Transliteration: peirázō
    Pronunciation: pi-rad'-zo
    Description: from πεῖρα; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
  9. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
  10. Strong's Number: G4567
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Σατανᾶς
    Transliteration: Satanâs
    Pronunciation: sat-an-as'
    Description: of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil:--Satan.
  11. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
  12. Strong's Number: G2342
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θηρίον
    Transliteration: thēríon
    Pronunciation: thay-ree'-on
    Description: diminutive from the same as θήρα; a dangerous animal:--(venomous, wild) beast.
  13. Strong's Number: G32
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄγγελος
    Transliteration: ángelos
    Pronunciation: ang'-el-os
    Description: from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
  14. Strong's Number: G1247
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διακονέω
    Transliteration: diakonéō
    Pronunciation: dee-ak-on-eh'-o
    Description: from διάκονος; to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon:--(ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon.
  15. 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.