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Mark 16:4–5

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And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
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From verse 4

  1. John 20:1Rank 1 from verse 4
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    1THE first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

  2. Luke 24:2Rank 2 from verse 4
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    2And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

  3. Matthew 28:2–4Rank 3 from verse 4
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    2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

    3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

    4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

From verse 5

  1. John 20:11–12Rank 1 from verse 5
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    11¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

    12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

  2. John 20:8Rank 2 from verse 5
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    8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

  3. Luke 24:3–5Rank 3 from verse 5
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    3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

    4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

    5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

  4. Matthew 28:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

  5. Luke 1:29–30Rank 5 from verse 5
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    29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

    30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

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Mark 16:4

COMBINED MEANING

looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

stone

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Sense 1: A piece or mass of rock. Sense 2: To strike or kill with stones.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rolled

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of roll, meaning to turn, move, or wrap over and over.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

very

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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 16:5

COMBINED MEANING

entering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of enter, meaning to go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

young

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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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clothed

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1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

long

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Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

white

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1. Having the light colour of snow or milk; bright or pale. 2. To make white; to whiten.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

garment

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1. An article of clothing or covering worn or placed about the body. 2. Figuratively, something that covers or surrounds as clothing does.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

affrighted

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Suddenly alarmed with fear; terrified; followed by at or with, more generally by at.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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3And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

4And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

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5And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

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6And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

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