Mark 3:8

King James Version:

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And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and [from] beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When they heard what he was doing, great numbers also followed him from Y'hudah, Yerushalayim, Idumea, the territory beyond the Yarden, and the Tzor-Tzidon area.

Berean Standard Bible:

Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

American Standard Version:

and from Jerusalem, and from Idumæa, and beyond the Jordan, and about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, hearing what great things he did, came unto him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} from^{G575} Jerusalem^{G2414}, and^{G2532} from^{G575} Idumaea^{G2401}, and^{G2532} from beyond^{G4008} Jordan^{G2446}; and^{G2532} they about^{G4012} Tyre^{G5184} and^{G2532} Sidon^{G4605}, a great^{G4183} multitude^{G4128}, when they had heard^{G191} what great things^{G3745} he did^{G4160}, came^{G2064} unto^{G4314} him^{G846}.

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Commentary for Mark 3:8

Mark 3:8 provides a snapshot of the widespread fame and following that Jesus had garnered during his ministry. The verse mentions various geographical locations from which people came to see Jesus, indicating the diverse audience he attracted. Jerusalem was the religious and cultural center of Judaism, while Idumea was south of Judea and had a mixed population of Edomites and Jews. "Beyond Jordan" refers to the region east of the Jordan River, known as Perea, which was also part of the broader Jewish homeland. Tyre and Sidon were prominent Phoenician cities to the north, with predominantly Gentile populations.

The historical context of this verse reflects the significant impact of Jesus' ministry, which transcended cultural, ethnic, and religious boundaries. His reputation for performing great miracles and teachings with authority drew people from all walks of life and from a wide geographic area. The mention of such a great multitude emphasizes the mass appeal of Jesus' message and actions, suggesting a time of intense public interest and excitement about his ministry. This verse also foreshadows the later expansion of Christianity beyond its Jewish origins to include Gentiles throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.

In summary, Mark 3:8 captures a moment of Jesus' expansive influence, highlighting the diverse and extensive following that gathered around him, drawn by the remarkable deeds and teachings they had heard about. It underscores the universal appeal of Jesus' message and the anticipation of the crowds for his ministry, setting the stage for the broader missionary efforts that would follow after his resurrection.

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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: G575
   There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπό
   Transliteration: apó
   Pronunciation: apo'
   Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2414
   There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἱεροσόλυμα
   Transliteration: Hierosólyma
   Pronunciation: hee-er-os-ol'-oo-mah
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם); Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine:--Jerusalem. Compare Ἱερουσαλήμ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2401
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰδουμαία
   Transliteration: Idoumaía
   Pronunciation: id-oo-mah'-yah
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אֱדֹם); Idumæa (i.e. Edom), a region East (and South) of Palestine:--Idumæa.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4008
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πέραν
   Transliteration: péran
   Pronunciation: per'-an
   Description: apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of (to "pierce"); through (as adverb or preposition), i.e. across:--beyond, farther (other) side, over.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2446
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰορδάνης
   Transliteration: Iordánēs
   Pronunciation: ee-or-dan'-ace
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יַרְדֵּן); the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine:--Jordan.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4012
   There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περί
   Transliteration: perí
   Pronunciation: per-ee'
   Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
   
8. Strong's Number: G5184
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Τύρος
   Transliteration: Týros
   Pronunciation: too'-ros
   Description: of Hebrew origin (צֹר): Tyrus (i.e. Tsor), a place in Palestine:--Tyre.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4605
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Σιδών
   Transliteration: Sidṓn
   Pronunciation: sid-one'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (צִידוֹן); Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine:--Sidon.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4183
    There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύς
    Transliteration: polýs
    Pronunciation: pol-oos'
    Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4128
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλῆθος
    Transliteration: plēthos
    Pronunciation: play'-thos
    Description: from πλήθω; a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace:--bundle, company, multitude.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3745
    There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅσος
    Transliteration: hósos
    Pronunciation: hos'-os
    Description: by reduplication from ὅς; as (much, great, long, etc.) as:--all (that), as (long, many, much) (as), how great (many, much), (in-)asmuch as, so many as, that (ever), the more, those things, what (great, -soever), wheresoever, wherewithsoever, which, X while, who(-soever).
    
14. 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.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2064
    There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρχομαι
    Transliteration: érchomai
    Pronunciation: el'-tho
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
    
16. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
    
17. 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.