Mark 14:9

King James Version:

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Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, [this] also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yes! I tell you that wherever in the whole world this Good News is proclaimed, what she has done will be told in her memory."

Berean Standard Bible:

And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

American Standard Version:

And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Verily^{G281} I say^{G3004} unto you^{G5213}, Wheresoever^{{G3699}{G302}} this^{G5124} gospel^{G2098} shall be preached^{G2784} throughout^{G1519} the whole^{G3650} world^{G2889}, this also^{G2532} that^{G3739} she^{{G3778}{G846}} hath done^{G4160} shall be spoken^{G2980} of for^{G1519} a memorial^{G3422} of her^{G846}.

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Commentary for Mark 14:9

Mark 14:9 is part of the narrative in the Gospel of Mark that takes place during the last week of Jesus' life before his crucifixion. In this verse, Jesus is at a dinner in Bethany, hosted by Simon the Leper, where a woman anoints Jesus with an expensive perfume made of pure nard. This act of devotion prompts criticism from some of the people present, who argue that the perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor. Jesus, however, defends the woman's actions, stating that she has anointed his body beforehand for burial, and then he declares the words found in Mark 14:9.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities to honor Jesus, the concept of sacrificial giving, and the idea of preparing for Jesus' death and burial. The historical context is set during the Passover festival, a time when Jews commemorated their deliverance from Egypt, and Jesus is about to fulfill his role as the ultimate Passover Lamb through his sacrifice on the cross.

Jesus' words in Mark 14:9 also touch on the future spread of the Gospel message ("this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world") and the enduring legacy of the woman's act of worship. He prophesies that her story will be told wherever the Gospel is preached, serving as a "memorial" to her. This indicates the significance of individual acts of devotion within the broader scope of Christian history and the global proclamation of the Good News. The verse underscores the idea that acts done out of love for Jesus, no matter how small or misunderstood they may seem at the time, are remembered and valued by God and can have a lasting impact on the faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G281
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμήν
   Transliteration: amḗn
   Pronunciation: am-ane'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
   
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: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
4. Strong's Number: G3699
   There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅπου
   Transliteration: hópou
   Pronunciation: hop'-oo
   Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
   
5. Strong's Number: G302
   There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄν
   Transliteration: án
   Pronunciation: an
   Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5124
   There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοῦτο
   Transliteration: toûto
   Pronunciation: too'-to
   Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2098
   There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὐαγγέλιον
   Transliteration: euangélion
   Pronunciation: yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on
   Description: from the same as εὐαγγελίζω; a good message, i.e. the gospel:--gospel.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2784
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κηρύσσω
   Transliteration: kērýssō
   Pronunciation: kay-roos'-so
   Description: of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.
   
9. 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).
   
10. Strong's Number: G3650
    There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅλος
    Transliteration: hólos
    Pronunciation: hol'-os
    Description: a primary word; "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb:--all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2889
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κόσμος
    Transliteration: kósmos
    Pronunciation: kos'-mos
    Description: probably from the base of κομίζω; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):--adorning, world.
    
12. 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.
    
13. 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.
    
14. 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.
    
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.
    
16. 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.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2980
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαλέω
    Transliteration: laléō
    Pronunciation: lal-eh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω.
    
18. Strong's Number: G3422
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μνημόσυνον
    Transliteration: mnēmósynon
    Pronunciation: mnay-mos'-oo-non
    Description: from μνημονεύω; a reminder (memorandum), i.e. record:--memorial.