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Mark 15:29 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Mark 15:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 15 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,”
Mark 15:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 15:29
They that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads—The verb eblasphēmoun (ἐβλασφήμουν, 'blasphemed/reviled') indicates ongoing verbal abuse from passersby on the Jerusalem-to-Jericho road. The participle kinountes tas kephalas (κινοῦντες τὰς κεφαλάς, 'wagging heads') fulfills Psalm 22:7 exactly: 'All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head.' Head-wagging signified contemptuous mockery in Jewish culture.Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days—They quote Jesus' words from Mark 14:58, but misunderstand entirely. Jesus spoke of...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 15:29
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“We heard him say”
“they shake their head.”
“all you who pass by? Look”
“[saying]”
“What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?”
“saying”
“Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.”
“For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.”
“wagging their heads”
“my shame”