King James Version
Mark 6:52 in the King James Version says “For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” — study this verse from Mark chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.”
Mark 6:52 · King James Version
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
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Compare 4 commentaries from different scholars and time periods for a richer understanding.
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“they considered”
G4920to put together, i.e., (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously
“the miracle of”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“heart”
G2588the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
“their”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“hardened”
G4456to petrify, i.e., (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous)
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