Mark 15:10

King James Version:

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For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For it was evident to him that it was out of jealousy that the head cohanim had handed him over.

Berean Standard Bible:

For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.

American Standard Version:

For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} he knew^{G1097} that^{G3754} the chief priests^{G749} had delivered^{G3860} him^{G846} for^{G1223} envy^{G5355}.

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Commentary for Mark 15:10

Mark 15:10, "For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy," is a verse that captures a critical moment in the passion narrative of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark. This verse is part of the broader account of Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. In the verse, Pilate recognizes that the Jewish chief priests, who were influential religious leaders, had handed Jesus over to him out of envy.

The historical context of this verse is set during the Roman occupation of Judea, a period marked by political tension and religious fervor. The chief priests, part of the Jewish religious establishment, likely felt threatened by Jesus' growing popularity and his challenges to their authority. Jesus had previously caused a stir in the Temple, criticizing the money changers and those selling sacrifices, which would have directly undermined the chief priests' power and economic interests.

The theme of envy highlighted in this verse reflects the human tendency to react with hostility towards those who challenge the status quo or gain influence that overshadows our own. It also underscores the political machinations of the time, where religious and political leaders conspired to maintain their power, even at the expense of justice. Pilate's acknowledgment of the chief priests' motives suggests an understanding of the situation's complexity and hints at his own ambivalence regarding Jesus' fate.

In a broader theological context, this verse contributes to the portrayal of Jesus as a righteous figure unjustly condemned by those driven by sinful motivations. It foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus would make, dying on the cross, an event central to Christian belief as the means of redemption and reconciliation between God and humanity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1097
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γινώσκω
   Transliteration: ginṓskō
   Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G749
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
   Transliteration: archiereús
   Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
   Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3860
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραδίδωμι
   Transliteration: paradídōmi
   Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
   Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5355
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φθόνος
   Transliteration: phthónos
   Pronunciation: fthon'-os
   Description: probably akin to the base of φθείρω; ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite):--envy.