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Mark 3:1–6

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AND he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.
And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
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From verse 1

  1. Matthew 12:9–14Rank 1 from verse 1
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    9And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

    10¶ And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

    11And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

    12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

    13Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

    14¶ Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

  2. Luke 6:6–11Rank 2 from verse 1
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    6And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

    7And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

    8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

    9Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

    10And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

    11And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

  3. Mark 1:21Rank 3 from verse 1
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    21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

  4. 1 Kings 13:4Rank 4 from verse 1
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    4And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Beth-el, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.

  5. John 5:3Rank 5 from verse 1
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    3In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

From verse 2

  1. Psalms 37:32Rank 1 from verse 2
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    32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

  2. Luke 14:1Rank 2 from verse 2
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    1AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

  3. Luke 6:7Rank 3 from verse 2
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    7And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

  4. Luke 20:20Rank 4 from verse 2
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    20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

  5. Daniel 6:4Rank 5 from verse 2
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    4¶ Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

  6. Luke 11:53–54Rank 6 from verse 2
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    53And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

    54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

  7. Isaiah 29:20–21Rank 7 from verse 2
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    20For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

    21That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.

  8. Jeremiah 20:10Rank 8 from verse 2
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    10¶ For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

  9. John 9:16Rank 9 from verse 2
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    16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

  10. Matthew 12:10Rank 10 from verse 2
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    10¶ And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

From verse 3

  1. Philippians 1:28–30Rank 1 from verse 3
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    28And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

    29For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

    30Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

  2. 1 Corinthians 15:58Rank 2 from verse 3
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    58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

  3. 1 Peter 4:1Rank 3 from verse 3
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    1FORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

  4. Daniel 6:10Rank 4 from verse 3
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    10¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

  5. Galatians 6:9Rank 5 from verse 3
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    9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

  6. Isaiah 42:4Rank 6 from verse 3
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    4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

  7. John 9:4Rank 7 from verse 3
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    4I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

  8. Luke 6:8Rank 8 from verse 3
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    8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

  9. Philippians 1:14Rank 9 from verse 3
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    14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

From verse 4

  1. Luke 6:9Rank 1 from verse 4
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    9Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

  2. Matthew 12:10–12Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10¶ And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

    11And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

    12How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

  3. Hosea 6:6Rank 3 from verse 4
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    6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

  4. Luke 13:13–17Rank 4 from verse 4
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    13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

    14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

    15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

    16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

    17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

  5. Luke 14:1–5Rank 5 from verse 4
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    1AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

    2And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.

    3And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

    4And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;

    5And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

  6. Mark 2:27–28Rank 6 from verse 4
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    27And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

    28Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

  7. Mark 9:34Rank 7 from verse 4
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    34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

From verse 5

  1. Luke 6:10Rank 1 from verse 5
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    10And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

  2. Ephesians 4:18Rank 2 from verse 5
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    18Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

  3. 1 Kings 13:6Rank 3 from verse 5
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    6And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the Lord thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the Lord, and the king’s hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.

  4. Romans 11:25Rank 4 from verse 5
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    25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

  5. Matthew 12:13Rank 5 from verse 5
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    13Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

  6. Matthew 13:14–15Rank 6 from verse 5
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    14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

    15For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

  7. Romans 11:7–10Rank 7 from verse 5
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    7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

    8(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.

    9And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

    10Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

  8. 2 Corinthians 3:14Rank 8 from verse 5
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    14But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

  9. Ephesians 4:26Rank 9 from verse 5
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    26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

  10. Ephesians 4:30Rank 10 from verse 5
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    30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

  11. Genesis 6:6Rank 11 from verse 5
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    6And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

  12. Hebrews 3:17Rank 12 from verse 5
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    17But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?

  13. Hebrews 5:9Rank 13 from verse 5
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    9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

  14. Isaiah 42:18–20Rank 14 from verse 5
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    18Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.

    19Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord’s servant?

    20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.

  15. Isaiah 44:18–20Rank 15 from verse 5
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    18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

    19And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

    20He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

  16. Isaiah 6:9–10Rank 16 from verse 5
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    9¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

    10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

  17. Isaiah 63:9–10Rank 17 from verse 5
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    9In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

    10¶ But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them.

  18. John 5:8–9Rank 18 from verse 5
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    8Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

    9And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

  19. John 9:7Rank 19 from verse 5
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    7And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

  20. Judges 10:16Rank 20 from verse 5
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    16And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the Lord: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.

  21. Luke 13:15Rank 21 from verse 5
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    15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

  22. Luke 17:14Rank 22 from verse 5
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    14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

  23. Luke 19:40–44Rank 23 from verse 5
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    40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

    41¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

    42Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

    43For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

    44And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

  24. Nehemiah 13:8Rank 24 from verse 5
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    8And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.

  25. Psalms 95:10Rank 25 from verse 5
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    10Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:

  26. Hebrews 3:10Rank 26 from verse 5
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    10Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

  27. Revelation 6:16Rank 27 from verse 5
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    16And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

From verse 6

  1. Mark 12:13Rank 1 from verse 6
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    13¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.

  2. Matthew 22:16Rank 2 from verse 6
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    16And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

  3. Matthew 12:14Rank 3 from verse 6
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    14¶ Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

  4. John 11:53Rank 4 from verse 6
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    53Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

  5. Luke 20:19–20Rank 5 from verse 6
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    19¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

    20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

  6. Luke 6:11Rank 6 from verse 6
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    11And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

  7. Mark 8:15Rank 7 from verse 6
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    15And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

  8. Psalms 109:3–4Rank 8 from verse 6
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    3They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

    4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

  9. Luke 22:2Rank 9 from verse 6
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    2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

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DEFINED WORDS

Mark 3:1

COMBINED MEANING

entered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival 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 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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synagogue

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A Jewish assembly or the place where such an assembly meets.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

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

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

withered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of wither, meaning to dry up, fade, lose freshness or strength, or waste away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Mark 3:2

COMBINED MEANING

watched

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Past-tense or past-participial form of watch. Remained awake, observed, guarded, kept watch, or watched for.

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

COMBINED MEANING

heal

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Sense 1: To cure disease or injury and restore to soundness. Sense 2: Figuratively, to restore, forgive, or remedy spiritual or national disorder.

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

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sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

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

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 3:3

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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

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

withered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of wither, meaning to dry up, fade, lose freshness or strength, or waste away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

stand

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Sense 1: To be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another. Sense 2: A fixed position or state of stopping, as in ‘at a stand’.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 3:4

COMBINED MEANING

lawful

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Allowed, permitted, authorized, valid, right, or in agreement with the governing law or command applicable to the matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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

sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

save

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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

held

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1. Kept or possessed. 2. Maintained. 3. Restrained. 4. Regarded or accounted.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 3:5

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

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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

anger

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Sense 1: Strong displeasure or indignation. Sense 2: As a verb, to provoke to such displeasure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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grieved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of grieve, meaning to feel pain of mind or heart; to be in pain on account of an evil; to sorrow; to mourn.

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

hardness

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Sense 1: The condition of being hard, firm, or resistant. Sense 2: Difficulty or hardship. Sense 3: Figuratively, stubbornness or insensibility of heart.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

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

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

restored

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Returned, given back, recovered, healed, renewed, or brought back to a former place or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 3:6

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3:1AND he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

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3:2And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

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3:3And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

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3:4And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

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3:5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

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3:6And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

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