King James Version
What Does Mark 2:25 Mean?
“And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?”
Context
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And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went , to pluck the ears of corn.
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And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
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And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?
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How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread , which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
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And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**37. And when they had found him--**evidently after some search.
**they said unto him, All men seek for thee--**By this time, "the multitudes" who, according to Luke (Lu 4:42), "sought after Him"--and who, on going to Peter's house, and there learning that Peter and a few more were gone in search of Him, had set out on the same errand--would have arrived, and "came unto Him and stayed Him, that He should not depart from them" (Lu 4:42); all now urging His return to their impatient townsmen.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Mark 2:25 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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