Mark 15:35

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And some of them that stood by, when they heard [it], said, Behold, he calleth Elias.

Complete Jewish Bible:

On hear ing this, some of the bystanders said, "Look! He's calling for Eliyahu!"

Berean Standard Bible:

When some of those standing nearby heard this, they said, “Behold, He is calling Elijah.”

American Standard Version:

And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elijah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} some of them^{G5100} that stood by^{G3936}, when they heard^{G191} it, said^{G3004}, Behold^{G2400}, he calleth^{G5455} Elias^{G2243}.

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Commentary for Mark 15:35

Mark 15:35 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In the broader narrative, Jesus is suffering on the cross, and in his agony, he cries out to God. The verse in question reports the reaction of some bystanders to this cry. The bystanders, misunderstanding Jesus' cry, think he is calling out to the prophet Elijah (spelled "Elias" in some translations), whom they believed would come to rescue the righteous before the end of days, as foretold by the prophet Malachi (Malachi 4:5-6).

This mistake reflects a common expectation among Jews at the time that Elijah would return to herald the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. The historical context of this verse is significant because it highlights the messianic expectations of first-century Judaism. People were anticipating a messiah who would be a triumphant king and deliverer, which contrasts with the suffering servant role that Jesus was fulfilling.

The themes present in this verse include misunderstanding, fulfillment of prophecy, and the anticipation of divine intervention. It underscores the tension between the people's expectations of a political savior and the reality of Jesus' mission as one of spiritual salvation through sacrifice. The verse also reflects the human tendency to interpret events through one's own preconceived notions rather than perceiving the true nature of what is unfolding. In the case of Mark 15:35, the bystanders' misinterpretation of Jesus' words serves to deepen the narrative's portrayal of the profound ignorance and unbelief surrounding the most crucial event in Christian theology—the redemptive death of Jesus Christ.

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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: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
3. Strong's Number: G3936
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρίστημι
   Transliteration: parístēmi
   Pronunciation: par-is-tan'-o
   Description: from παρά and ἵστημι; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid:--assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield.
   
4. Strong's Number: G191
   There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκούω
   Transliteration: akoúō
   Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2400
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἰδού
   Transliteration: idoú
   Pronunciation: id-oo'
   Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5455
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φωνέω
   Transliteration: phōnéō
   Pronunciation: fo-neh'-o
   Description: from φωνή; to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation:--call (for), crow, cry.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2243
   There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἡλίας
   Transliteration: Hēlías
   Pronunciation: hay-lee'-as
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אֵלִיָּה); Helias (i.e. Elijah), an Israelite:--Elias.