Mark 14:62

And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

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"I AM," answered Yeshua. "Moreover, you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of HaG'vurah and coming on the clouds of heaven."

“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.

In Mark 14:62, Jesus stands before the Sanhedrin, specifically the High Priest Caiaphas, making a profound and definitive declaration about His identity and future glory. This moment is pivotal in His trial, leading directly to the charge of blasphemy.

Context

This verse immediately follows the High Priest's direct question to Jesus: "Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" (Mark 14:61). Jesus had previously remained silent during much of the interrogation, but this question demanded a direct answer concerning His true nature. The setting is the Jewish high court, late at night, after Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. His affirmation here, understood as a claim to deity, was precisely the grounds the religious leaders sought to condemn Him to death under Mosaic Law (Leviticus 24:16).

Key Themes

  • The Divinity of Christ: Jesus' declaration, "I am," echoes the divine name YHWH revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14). This is not merely an affirmative answer but a profound theological statement of His eternal existence and oneness with God. It was understood by His accusers as a claim to deity, which they considered blasphemous.
  • Messianic Identity and Authority: By referring to Himself as the "Son of man," Jesus draws directly from Daniel 7:13-14, a powerful prophecy describing a divine, sovereign figure who receives everlasting dominion. This title emphasizes both His true humanity and His ultimate divine authority. His statement about "sitting on the right hand of power" is a direct allusion to Psalm 110:1, a key Messianic psalm, signifying His future exaltation, kingly rule, and co-equality with God.
  • Future Glory and Judgment: The phrase "coming in the clouds of heaven" further reinforces the Danielic prophecy and points to Jesus' glorious Second Coming. It speaks of a future visible return in power and glory, not as a humble servant, but as the divine judge and King, a stark contrast to His current vulnerable position before His earthly judges. This prophecy promises a reversal of fortunes, where those who judge Him now will witness His ultimate triumph.

Linguistic Insights

  • The Greek phrase for "I am" is Egō eimi (ἐγώ εἰμι), a direct and emphatic self-identification. In the Septuagint (the Greek Old Testament), this phrase is used to translate God's self-revelation to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM."
  • "Power" translates the Greek word dynamis (δύναμις). In this context, it functions as a reverent circumlocution for God Himself, avoiding the direct utterance of the divine name. Thus, "the right hand of power" means "the right hand of God," emphasizing divine authority and majesty.

Practical Application

This verse stands as a foundational declaration of Christ's identity. For believers, it provides assurance of Jesus' divine nature, His ultimate authority, and His promised return. It reminds us that despite suffering and apparent weakness, Jesus is indeed the sovereign Lord who will one day return in glory to judge the living and the dead. It challenges us to align our lives with His truth and to live in anticipation of His coming kingdom, trusting in the one who has all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Daniel 7:13

    I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

  • Daniel 7:14

    And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed.

  • Psalms 110:1

    ¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

  • Hebrews 1:3

    Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

  • Mark 13:26

    And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

  • Matthew 24:30

    And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

  • Matthew 26:64

    Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

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