Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 8:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Mark 8:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.”
Mark 8:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:23
He took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town—Jesus's personal touch (ἐπιλαβόμενος, epilabomenos, 'taking hold of') demonstrates compassionate guidance, leading one who cannot see. Removing him from the town may indicate avoiding public spectacle (note verse 26's command to silence) or escaping the unbelieving atmosphere that characterized Bethsaida (Matthew 11:21).When he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him—The use of saliva (πτύσας, ptusas) appears in only three healing miracles (here, Mark 7:33, John 9:6). In ancient Near Eastern culture, saliva was thought to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:23
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“privately”
“he spat on the ground”
“saying”
“and when his eyes were opened”
“and formed you from the womb”
“There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up.”
“in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; for they didn't continue in my covenant”
“although I was a husband to them”
“that you may become rich; and white garments”