Mark 1:44

King James Version:

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And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"See to it that you tell no one; instead, as a testimony to the people, go and let the cohen examine you, and offer for your cleansing what Moshe commanded."

Berean Standard Bible:

“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

American Standard Version:

and saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} saith^{G3004} unto him^{G846}, See^{G3708} thou say^{G2036} nothing^{G3367} to any man^{G3367}: but^{G235} go thy way^{G5217}, shew^{G1166} thyself^{G4572} to the priest^{G2409}, and^{G2532} offer^{G4374} for^{G4012} thy^{G4675} cleansing^{G2512} those things^{G3739} which Moses^{G3475} commanded^{G4367}, for^{G1519} a testimony^{G3142} unto them^{G846}.

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Commentary for Mark 1:44

Mark 1:44 is a verse set within the context of Jesus' ministry in the region of Galilee. In this verse, Jesus heals a man with leprosy, a highly contagious and socially isolating disease in ancient times. The historical context is important to understand the significance of the encounter: leprosy was not only a physical ailment but also carried deep social and religious stigmas, often leading to ostracization from the community.

Upon healing the leper, Jesus instructs the man with two specific commands: firstly, to remain silent about the healing ("See thou say nothing to any man"), which may seem counterintuitive given the miraculous nature of the event. This directive is often interpreted as Jesus wishing to avoid public commotion or to prevent misunderstandings about the nature of his messianic mission, focusing instead on the message of repentance and the coming of the Kingdom of God.

Secondly, Jesus instructs the man to follow the Mosaic Law by presenting himself to the priest and offering the sacrifices prescribed for those who have been healed of leprosy (as outlined in Leviticus 14). This was to serve as a "testimony unto them," a tangible proof of the healing and a fulfillment of the Law, which Jesus came not to abolish but to fulfill (Matthew 5:17). The command underscores Jesus' respect for the religious laws of his time and his desire to work within the established religious framework to bring about transformation and witness to his divine authority.

The themes present in this verse include Jesus' power to heal, his concern for the marginalized, the importance of following religious law, and the idea of testimony—demonstrating through action and adherence to traditional rituals the authenticity of the healing and the divine origin of Jesus' authority. This event also foreshadows Jesus' role as a healer and redeemer, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies and establishing a new covenant that transcends, yet initially works within, the existing religious structures.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

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: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3708
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁράω
   Transliteration: horáō
   Pronunciation: hor-ah'-o
   Description: properly, to stare at (compare ὀπτάνομαι), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear:--behold, perceive, see, take heed.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3367
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μηδείς
   Transliteration: mēdeís
   Pronunciation: may-den'
   Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
   
7. Strong's Number: G235
   There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀλλά
   Transliteration: allá
   Pronunciation: al-lah'
   Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5217
   There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπάγω
   Transliteration: hypágō
   Pronunciation: hoop-ag'-o
   Description: from ὑπό and ἄγω; to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively:--depart, get hence, go (a-)way.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1166
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δεικνύω
   Transliteration: deiknýō
   Pronunciation: dike-noo'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively):--shew.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4572
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σεαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: seautoû
    Pronunciation: sow-ton'
    Description: genitive case from σέ and αὐτός, also dative case of the same, , and accusative case , likewise contracted , , and , respectively; of (with, to) thyself:--thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
    
11. Strong's Number: G2409
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερεύς
    Transliteration: hiereús
    Pronunciation: hee-er-yooce'
    Description: from ἱερός; a priest (literally or figuratively):--(high) priest.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4374
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσφέρω
    Transliteration: prosphérō
    Pronunciation: pros-fer'-o
    Description: from πρός and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat:--bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to.
    
13. Strong's Number: G4012
    There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περί
    Transliteration: perí
    Pronunciation: per-ee'
    Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
    
14. Strong's Number: G4675
    There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοῦ
    Transliteration: soû
    Pronunciation: soo
    Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2512
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθαρισμός
    Transliteration: katharismós
    Pronunciation: kath-ar-is-mos'
    Description: from καθαρίζω; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation:--cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).
    
16. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
    
17. Strong's Number: G3475
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μωσεύς
    Transliteration: Mōseús
    Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
    Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
    
18. Strong's Number: G4367
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προστάσσω
    Transliteration: prostássō
    Pronunciation: pros-tas'-so
    Description: from πρός and τάσσω; to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin:--bid, command.
    
19. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
20. Strong's Number: G3142
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαρτύριον
    Transliteration: martýrion
    Pronunciation: mar-too'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of μάρτυς; something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle):--to be testified, testimony, witness.