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Mark 7:24

What does Mark 7:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 7:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 7:24 means

Jesus leaves the Jewish region and goes to the borders of Tyre and Sidon, enters a house, and seeks privacy. His movement into Gentile territory is significant: it foreshadows the gospel’s reach beyond Israel. Seeking anonymity suggests he wants to avoid publicity, perhaps to rest or teach without interruption, yet ‘he could not be hid’—his reputation precedes him. The verse sets the scene for an encounter that will reveal Jesus’ mission to both Jews and Gentiles and the irresistible nature of his ministry.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he went away from there to the country of Tyre and Sidon. And he went into a house, desiring that no man might have knowledge of it: and he was not able to keep it secret.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And from thence having risen, he went away to the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and having entered into the house, he wished none to know, and he was not able to be hid,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And rising from thence he went into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon: and entering into a house, he would that no man should know it. And he could not be hid.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he rose up and went away thence into the borders of Tyre and Sidon; and having entered into a house he would not have any one know [it], and he could not be hid.

Context

This verse marks a geographic and thematic shift: having confronted Jewish leaders over purity, Jesus now moves toward Gentile areas where he will minister. The contrast—private intention versus public fame—prepares the reader for the Syrophoenician woman’s faith and for the demonstration that grace extends beyond Israel.

v.23all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man.

v.24This passage

v.25But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 23:12

    And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon: arise, pass over to Kittim; even there shalt thou have no rest.

  • Mark 2:1

    And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.

  • Mark 3:7

    And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,

  • Genesis 10:19

    And the border of the Canaanite was from Sidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha.

  • Genesis 10:15

    And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

  • Genesis 49:13

    Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; And he shall be for a haven of ships; And his border shall be upon Sidon.

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