Mark 2:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, [Thy] sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Which is easier to say to the paralyzed man? `Your sins are forgiven'? or `Get up, pick up your stretcher and walk'?

Berean Standard Bible:

“Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

American Standard Version:

Which is easier, to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Whether^{G5101} is it^{G2076} easier^{G2123} to say^{G2036} to the sick of the palsy^{G3885}, Thy sins^{G266} be forgiven^{G863} thee^{G4671}; or^{G2228} to say^{G2036}, Arise^{G1453}, and^{G2532} take up^{G142} thy^{G4675} bed^{G2895}, and^{G2532} walk^{G4043}?

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Commentary for Mark 2:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5101
   There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τίς
   Transliteration: tís
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2076
   There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστί
   Transliteration: estí
   Pronunciation: es-tee'
   Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2123
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὐκοπώτερος
   Transliteration: eukopṓteros
   Pronunciation: yoo-kop-o'-ter-os
   Description: comparative of a compound of εὖ and κόπος; better for toil, i.e. more facile:--easier.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3885
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραλυτικός
   Transliteration: paralytikós
   Pronunciation: par-al-oo-tee-kos'
   Description: from a derivative of παραλύω; as if dissolved, i.e. "paralytic":--that had (sick of) the palsy.
   
6. Strong's Number: G266
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἁμαρτία
   Transliteration: hamartía
   Pronunciation: ham-ar-tee'-ah
   Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(-ful).
   
7. Strong's Number: G863
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀφίημι
   Transliteration: aphíēmi
   Pronunciation: af-ee'-ay-mee
   Description: from ἀπό and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow):--cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4671
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σοί
   Transliteration: soí
   Pronunciation: soy
   Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2228
   There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἤ
   Transliteration: ḗ
   Pronunciation: ay
   Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1453
    There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγείρω
    Transliteration: egeírō
    Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
    Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
    
11. 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.
    
12. Strong's Number: G142
    There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἴρω
    Transliteration: aírō
    Pronunciation: ah'-ee-ro
    Description: a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare נָשָׂא) to expiate sin:--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).
    
13. Strong's Number: G4675
    There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοῦ
    Transliteration: soû
    Pronunciation: soo
    Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2895
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κράββατος
    Transliteration: krábbatos
    Pronunciation: krab'-bat-os
    Description: probably of foreign origin; a mattress:--bed.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4043
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περιπατέω
    Transliteration: peripatéō
    Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
    Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).