Mark 2:4: Meaning Explained
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had...
A group of men want to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus for healing. Since the door is blocked by crowds, they dig through the roof and lower him down on a mat.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus is teaching in a packed house. Four friends want to bring a paralyzed friend to Jesus but can't get through the crowd. They're determined, so they climb on the roof, make a hole, and lower their friend down.
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Why It Matters
These friends show amazing faith and friendship. They don't give up even when it seems impossible to reach Jesus.
Did You Know?
Digging through a roof wasn't unusual in Jesus's time because roofs were flat and made of branches and mud, not shingles.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mark 2:4 mean?
A group of men want to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus for healing. Since the door is blocked by crowds, they dig through the roof and lower him down on a mat.
What is the context of Mark 2:4?
Jesus is teaching in a packed house. Four friends want to bring a paralyzed friend to Jesus but can't get through the crowd. They're determined, so they climb on the roof, make a hole, and lower their friend down.
Why does Mark 2:4 matter?
These friends show amazing faith and friendship. They don't give up even when it seems impossible to reach Jesus.
What's a surprising detail about Mark 2:4?
Digging through a roof wasn't unusual in Jesus's time because roofs were flat and made of branches and mud, not shingles.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]