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Mark 7:24: Meaning Explained
And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no...
Mark 7:24
“He left that place and traveled to the region of Tyre. He entered a house, not wanting anyone to know he was there, but he couldn't remain hidden.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Jesus traveled to another region and tried to rest privately in a house, but people found out he was there.
What’s Happening Here
Even when Jesus wanted privacy, his reputation spread and people found him.
Key Words
regionAn area or district
TyreA city outside of Israel
Why It Matters
Jesus's fame had spread so much that he couldn't hide anywhere.
Did You Know?
Tyre was in what is now Lebanon, outside the Jewish region.
Word Study
G2532
Andκαὶ
G1564
from thenceἘκεῖθεν
G450
he aroseἀναστὰς
G565
and wentἀπῆλθεν
G1519
intoεἰς
G3181
the bordersμεθόρια
G5184
of TyreΤύρου
G4605
SidonΣιδῶνος
G1525
enteredεἰσελθὼν
G3614
an houseοἰκίαν
G3762
no manοὐδένα
G2309
and would haveἤθελεν
G1097
knowγνῶναι
G3756
notοὐκ
G1410
he couldἠδυνήθη
G2990
be hidλαθεῖν·
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