Mark 14:27

King James Version:

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And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua said to them, "You will all lose faith in me, for the Tanakh says, `I will strike the shepherd dead, and the sheep will be scattered.'

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’

American Standard Version:

And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} Jesus^{G2424} saith^{G3004} unto them^{G846},^{G3754} All ye^{G3956} shall be offended^{G4624} because of^{G1722} me^{{G1722}{G1698}} this^{G5026} night^{G3571}: for^{G3754} it is written^{G1125}, I will smite^{G3960} the shepherd^{G4166}, and^{G2532} the sheep^{G4263} shall be scattered^{G1287}.

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Commentary for Mark 14:27

Mark 14:27 is a verse that captures a poignant moment in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus is foretelling the desertion of his disciples during his impending arrest and crucifixion. The historical context of this verse is set during the Last Supper, which Jesus is sharing with his twelve disciples in Jerusalem, just before his Passion. This event takes place during the Jewish festival of Passover, a time of great messianic expectation.

In this verse, Jesus quotes the prophecy from Zechariah 13:7, "Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered," to foreshadow his own role as the shepherd who will be struck down, leading to the dispersion of his followers. The theme here is one of betrayal and abandonment, highlighting the human frailty and fear that will cause even Jesus' closest companions to flee when faced with the terrifying reality of his arrest and the potential danger to themselves.

Jesus' statement also reflects a fulfillment of scripture, emphasizing his mission's alignment with the divine plan laid out in the Hebrew Scriptures. It underscores the concept of Jesus as the suffering Messiah, whose sacrifice is preordained and necessary for the redemption of humanity. The verse speaks to the depth of Jesus' knowledge and acceptance of his fate, as well as the tragic reality that his disciples, despite their promises of loyalty, will succumb to fear in the face of adversity.

This moment is critical in the narrative of Jesus' life, as it sets the stage for the events that follow—his trial, crucifixion, and ultimately, his resurrection. It also serves as a powerful lesson on human fallibility and the need for forgiveness and restoration, themes that resonate throughout the Christian faith.

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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: 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3754
   There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅτι
   Transliteration: hóti
   Pronunciation: hot'-ee
   Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4624
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σκανδαλίζω
   Transliteration: skandalízō
   Pronunciation: skan-dal-id'-zo
   Description: from σκάνδαλον; to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure):--(make to) offend.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1698
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμοί
   Transliteration: emoí
   Pronunciation: em-oy'
   Description: a prolonged form of μοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5026
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ταύτῃ
    Transliteration: taútēi
    Pronunciation: tow'-tace
    Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).
    
11. Strong's Number: G3571
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νύξ
    Transliteration: nýx
    Pronunciation: noox
    Description: a primary word; "night" (literally or figuratively):-- (mid-)night.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1125
    There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γράφω
    Transliteration: gráphō
    Pronunciation: graf'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
    
13. Strong's Number: G3960
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατάσσω
    Transliteration: patássō
    Pronunciation: pat-as'-so
    Description: probably prolongation from παίω; to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally):--smite, strike. Compare τύπτω.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4166
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιμήν
    Transliteration: poimḗn
    Pronunciation: poy-mane'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4263
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόβατον
    Transliteration: próbaton
    Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
    Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
    
16. Strong's Number: G1287
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διασκορπίζω
    Transliteration: diaskorpízō
    Pronunciation: dee-as-kor-pid'-zo
    Description: from διά and σκορπίζω; to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander:--disperse, scatter (abroad), strew, waste.