Mark 14:8

King James Version:

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She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

Complete Jewish Bible:

What she could do, she did do -- in advance she poured perfume on my body to prepare it for burial.

Berean Standard Bible:

She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.

American Standard Version:

She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

She hath done^{G4160} what^{G3739} she^{{G3778}{G846}} could^{G2192}: she is come aforehand^{G4301} to anoint^{G3462} my^{G3450} body^{G4983} to^{G1519} the burying^{G1780}.

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Commentary for Mark 14:8

Mark 14:8 is a verse set within the context of the Passion Week, just a few days before Jesus' crucifixion. In this verse, Jesus is at a meal in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, where a woman, traditionally identified as Mary of Bethany, anoints Jesus with an expensive perfume made of pure nard. This act is praised by Jesus as a beautiful and meaningful gesture, and He interprets it as a preparation for His burial.

The themes present in this verse include devotion, foresight, and the imminence of Jesus' death. The woman's action represents an extravagant act of worship and love, as the perfume was very costly. Her anointing of Jesus' body is seen as a prophetic act, foretelling His death and burial, though at that moment, the disciples may not have fully understood this significance. Jesus' words commend her for doing what she could, suggesting that her action was the best and most fitting response she could offer in light of His impending sacrifice.

Historically, this event reflects the cultural practices of the time regarding hospitality and the anointing of guests, though the extravagance of the act would have been remarkable. It also highlights the tension between Jesus and some of His disciples, particularly Judas Iscariot, who protests the perceived waste of resources, revealing his own lack of understanding and loyalty. This verse underscores the importance of recognizing and revering Jesus' mission, even in the face of misunderstanding or opposition. It is a call to faithful and sacrificial service, as exemplified by the woman's deed, which Jesus promises will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G4160
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ποιέω
   Transliteration: poiéō
   Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
   Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3778
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὗτος
   Transliteration: hoûtos
   Pronunciation: how'-tahee
   Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
   
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: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4301
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: προλαμβάνω
   Transliteration: prolambánō
   Pronunciation: prol-am-ban'-o
   Description: from πρό and λαμβάνω; to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise:--come aforehand, overtake, take before.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3462
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μυρίζω
   Transliteration: myrízō
   Pronunciation: moo-rid'-zo
   Description: from μύρον; to apply (perfumed) unguent to:--anoint.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3450
   There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοῦ
   Transliteration: moû
   Pronunciation: moo
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4983
   There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σῶμα
   Transliteration: sōma
   Pronunciation: so'-mah
   Description: from σώζω; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively:--bodily, body, slave.
   
10. 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).
    
11. Strong's Number: G1780
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνταφιασμός
    Transliteration: entaphiasmós
    Pronunciation: en-taf-ee-as-mos'
    Description: from ἐνταφιάζω; preparation for interment:--burying.