Mark 5:38–40
And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
And hee commeth to the house of the Ruler of the Synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
And when he was come in, hee saith vnto them, Why make yee this adoe, and weepe? the damosell is not dead, but sleepeth.
And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
And they laughed him to scorne: but when he had put them all out, hee taketh the father and the mother of the damosell, and them that were with him, and entreth in where the damosell was lying.
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From verse 38
- Luke 8:52–53Rank 1 from verse 38
- Matthew 9:23–24Rank 2 from verse 38
23And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
24He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
23And when Iesus came into the rulers house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
24He said vnto them, Giue place, for the mayd is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorne.
39Then 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.
39Then Peter arose and went with them: when he was come, they brought him into the vpper chamber: And all the widowes stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while shee was with them.
- Jeremiah 9:17–20Rank 4 from verse 38
17¶ Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come:
18And let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters.
19For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out.
20Yet hear the word of the Lord, O ye women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation.
17¶ Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider yee, and call for the mourning women, that they may come, and send for cunning women, that they may come.
18And let them make haste, and take vp a wailing for vs, that our eyes may run down with teares, and our eyelids gush out with waters.
19For a voyce of wayling is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled? wee are greatly confounded, because wee haue forsaken the land, because our dwellings haue cast vs out.
20Yet heare the word of the LORD, O ye women, & let your eare receiue the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and euery one her neighbour lamentation.
- Matthew 11:17Rank 6 from verse 38
From verse 39
- Acts 20:10Rank 1 from verse 39
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10Rank 2 from verse 39
- 1 Corinthians 11:30Rank 3 from verse 39
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14Rank 4 from verse 39
13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
13But I would not haue you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleepe, that ye sorrow not, euen as others which haue no hope.
14For if we beleeue that Iesus died, and rose againe: euen so them also which sleepe in Iesus, will God bring with him.
- Daniel 12:2Rank 5 from verse 39
- John 11:11–13Rank 6 from verse 39
11These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
11These things said hee, and after that, hee saith vnto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, but I goe, that I may awake him out of sleepe.
12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleepe, he shall doe well.
13Howbeit Iesus spake of his death: but they thought that hee had spoken of taking of rest in sleepe.
From verse 40
- Nehemiah 2:19Rank 1 from verse 40
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the seruant the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian heard it, they laughed vs to scorne, and despised vs, and said, What is this thing that yee doe? will ye rebell against the king?
- 2 Kings 4:33Rank 2 from verse 40
- Acts 17:32Rank 3 from verse 40
- Genesis 19:14Rank 4 from verse 40
14And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
14And Lot went out, and spake vnto his sonnes in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get yee out of this place: for the LORD wil destroy this citie: but hee seemed as one that mocked, vnto his sonnes in law.
- Luke 16:14Rank 6 from verse 40
- Luke 8:53–54Rank 7 from verse 40
- Matthew 7:6Rank 8 from verse 40
6¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
6¶ Giue not that which is holy vnto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearles before swine: lest they trample them vnder their feete, and turne againe and rent you.
- Matthew 9:24–25Rank 9 from verse 40
24He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
25But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
24He said vnto them, Giue place, for the mayd is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorne.
25But when the people were put foorth, he went in, and tooke her by the hand: and the mayd arose.
- Psalms 123:3–4Rank 10 from verse 40
3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
3Haue mercy vpon vs, O LORD, haue mercy vpon vs: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soule is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease: and with the contempt of the proud.
- Psalms 22:7Rank 11 from verse 40
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Mark 5:38
Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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Sense 1: One who governs or exercises authority. Sense 2: A straight measuring instrument.
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A Jewish assembly or the place where such an assembly meets.
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1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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A loud, confused, or disorderly commotion or uproar.
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Lamented or expressed sorrow aloud.
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Mark 5:39
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.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Commotion, stir, or fuss.
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To shed tears or lament in grief, sorrow, compassion, repentance, joy, or other deep feeling.
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A girl or young woman.
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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
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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.
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Sense 1: Third-person singular present form of sleep, meaning to rest in sleep. Sense 2: Figuratively, to lie in death.
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Mark 5:40
Expressed mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter; or laughed at in mockery, scorn, or derision.
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1. To despise, deride, ridicule, or mock. 2. Contempt, derision, ridicule, or mockery.
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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
To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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A girl or young woman.
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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.
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1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.
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38And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
38And hee commeth to the house of the Ruler of the Synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
Selected passage39And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
39And when he was come in, hee saith vnto them, Why make yee this adoe, and weepe? the damosell is not dead, but sleepeth.
Selected passage40And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
40And they laughed him to scorne: but when he had put them all out, hee taketh the father and the mother of the damosell, and them that were with him, and entreth in where the damosell was lying.
Selected passage41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
41And he tooke the damosell by the hand, and said vnto her, Talitha cumi, which is, being interpreted, Damosell (I say vnto thee) Arise.