Mark 11:11

King James Version:

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And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua entered Yerushalayim, went into the Temple courts and took a good look at everything; but since it was now late, he went out with the Twelve to Beit-Anyah.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve.

American Standard Version:

And he entered into Jerusalem, into the temple; and when he had looked round about upon all things, it being now eventide, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} Jesus^{G2424} entered^{G1525} into^{G1519} Jerusalem^{G2414}, and^{G2532} into^{G1519} the temple^{G2411}: and^{G2532} when he had looked round about upon^{G4017} all things^{G3956}, and now^{G2235} the eventide^{G3798}^{G5610} was come^{G5607}, he went out^{G1831} unto^{G1519} Bethany^{G963} with^{G3326} the twelve^{G1427}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 8:2

And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

Luke 21:37

And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called [the mount] of Olives.

Luke 21:38

And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

Luke 19:41

¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Luke 19:45

And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

Matthew 21:10

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

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Commentary for Mark 11:11

Mark 11:11 is a verse that captures a moment during the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry, often referred to as the Passion Week. The historical context is Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem for the Passover festival, which was one of the most significant Jewish religious observances. This particular year, Jesus' entry into the city was marked by a public acclamation, with crowds laying down branches and their cloaks, hailing him as the Messiah, in what is known as the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-10).

In verse 11, Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem after this momentous reception. The temple was the center of Jewish religious life, and Jesus' visit was not casual; it was laden with purpose. By looking around at everything, Jesus was symbolically inspecting the spiritual state of the temple, which was meant to be a house of prayer but had become, in his view, a den of thieves (Mark 11:17). His scrutiny foreshadowed the dramatic cleansing of the temple, where he drove out those who bought and sold, challenging the corrupt practices that had taken root there (Mark 11:15-16).

The verse also notes the time of day, "the eventide was come," indicating that Jesus' visit to the temple was at the end of the day. This detail underscores the brief nature of his public ministry in Jerusalem before his crucifixion. After his inspection, Jesus departed the city for Bethany, a village on the Mount of Olives, where he spent the night with his twelve disciples. Bethany was a place of refuge and friendship for Jesus, notably the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, who were close friends of Jesus.

The themes present in this verse include Jesus' authority and mission to reform the spiritual life of Israel, the tension between his messianic identity and the expectations of the Jewish leaders, and the impending conflict that would lead to his passion and death. The passage underscores Jesus' role as a prophetic figure, coming to challenge the status quo and call people back to genuine worship and righteousness.

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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: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
Strong's Number: G1525
There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
Transliteration: eisérchomai
Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
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).
Strong's Number: G2414
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἱεροσόλυμα
Transliteration: Hierosólyma
Pronunciation: hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם); Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine:--Jerusalem. Compare Ἱερουσαλήμ.
Strong's Number: G2411
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἱερόν
Transliteration: hierón
Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
Strong's Number: G4017
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιβλέπω
Transliteration: periblépō
Pronunciation: per-ee-blep'-o
Description: from περί and βλέπω; to look all around:--look (round) about (on).
Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G2235
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤδη
Transliteration: ḗdē
Pronunciation: ay'-day
Description: apparently from ἤ (or possibly ἦ) and δή; even now:--already, (even) now (already), by this time.
Strong's Number: G3798
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὄψιος
Transliteration: ópsios
Pronunciation: op'-see-os
Description: from ὀψέ; late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve):--even(-ing, (-tide)).
Strong's Number: G5610
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὥρα
Transliteration: hṓra
Pronunciation: ho'-rah
Description: apparently a primary word; an "hour" (literally or figuratively):--day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have.
Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Strong's Number: G963
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Βηθανία
Transliteration: Bēthanía
Pronunciation: bay-than-ee'-ah
Description: of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine:--Bethany.
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.
Strong's Number: G1427
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δώδεκα
Transliteration: dṓdeka
Pronunciation: do'-dek-ah
Description: from δύο and δέκα; two and ten, i.e. a dozen:--twelve.

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