Mark 5:38

King James Version:

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And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When they came to the synagogue official's house, he found a great commotion, with people weeping and wailing loudly.

Berean Standard Bible:

When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.

American Standard Version:

And they come to the house of the ruler of the synagogue; and he beholdeth a tumult, and many weeping and wailing greatly.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} he cometh{G2064} to{G1519} the house{G3624} of the ruler of the synagogue{G752}, and{G2532} seeth{G2334} the tumult{G2351}, and them that wept{G2799} and{G2532} wailed{G214} greatly{G4183}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 8:52

  • And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

Luke 8:53

  • And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Matthew 9:23

  • And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

Matthew 9:24

  • He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Mark 5:22

  • And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

Matthew 11:17

  • And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Acts 9:39

  • Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

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Commentary for Mark 5:38

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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: 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.
  3. 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).
  4. Strong's Number: G3624
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἶκος
    Transliteration: oîkos
    Pronunciation: oy'-kos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.
  5. Strong's Number: G752
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀρχισυνάγωγος
    Transliteration: archisynágōgos
    Pronunciation: ar-khee-soon-ag'-o-gos
    Description: from ἀρχή and συναγωγή; director of the synagogue services:--(chief) ruler of the synagogue.
  6. Strong's Number: G2334
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεωρέω
    Transliteration: theōréō
    Pronunciation: theh-o-reh'-o
    Description: from a derivative of θεάομαι (perhaps by addition of ὁράω); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  7. Strong's Number: G2351
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θόρυβος
    Transliteration: thórybos
    Pronunciation: thor'-oo-bos
    Description: from the base of θροέω; a disturbance:--tumult, uproar.
  8. Strong's Number: G2799
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλαίω
    Transliteration: klaíō
    Pronunciation: klah'-yo
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently):--bewail, weep.
  9. Strong's Number: G214
    There are 183 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλαλάζω
    Transliteration: alalázō
    Pronunciation: al-al-ad'-zo
    Description: from ( a shout, "halloo"); to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang:--tinkle, wail.
  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.