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Mark 1:9–12

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Mark 1:9

9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Mark 1:10

10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Mark 1:11

11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mark 1:12

12And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

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DEFINED WORDS

Mark 1:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Mark 1:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

opened

Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

dove

The visible descent or manner of the Spirit is likened to a dove; dove names the comparison, not the Spirit's identity.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 1:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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Mark 1:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

driveth

To force, urge, guide, or cause to move forward.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 9

  1. Matthew 2:23
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  2. Matthew 3:13–17
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  3. Luke 3:21–22
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From verse 10

  1. John 1:31–34
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  2. Luke 3:22
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  3. Isaiah 42:1
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  4. Isaiah 64:1
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  5. Matthew 3:16
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From verse 11

  1. Isaiah 42:1
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  2. Mark 9:7
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  3. Matthew 3:17
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  4. Psalms 2:7
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  5. Colossians 1:13
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From verse 12

  1. Matthew 4:1–11
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  2. Luke 4:1–13
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