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Mark 8:10

What does Mark 8:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 8:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 8:10 means

Immediately after the feeding of the four thousand, Jesus and His disciples entered a boat and traveled to the region of Dalmanutha. This swift departure indicates a transition to another location and phase of ministry, possibly to avoid further crowds or to move away from the intense situation that had just occurred. The specific destination signals movement within familiar territories.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he got into the boat with his disciples straight away, and came into the country of Dalmanutha.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and immediately having entered into the boat with his disciples, he came to the parts of Dalmanutha,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And immediately going up into a ship with his disciples, he came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And immediately going on board ship with his disciples, he came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

Context

This verse marks a geographical and thematic transition for Jesus and His disciples. It directly follows the successful feeding of the four thousand and their dispersal, setting the scene for an immediate confrontation with the Pharisees in a new location, highlighting the continuous challenges Jesus faced.

v.9And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

v.10This passage

v.11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, trying him.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 15:39

    And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the boat, and came into the borders of Magadan.

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