Mark 1:44
And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
2 of 25
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
unto him
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Ὅρα
See
G3708
Ὅρα
See
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
4 of 25
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
8 of 25
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὕπαγε
go thy way
G5217
ὕπαγε
go thy way
Strong's:
G5217
Word #:
9 of 25
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
προσένεγκε
offer
G4374
προσένεγκε
offer
Strong's:
G4374
Word #:
15 of 25
to bear towards, i.e., lead to, tender (especially to god), treat
περὶ
for
G4012
περὶ
for
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
16 of 25
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καθαρισμοῦ
cleansing
G2512
καθαρισμοῦ
cleansing
Strong's:
G2512
Word #:
18 of 25
a washing off, i.e., (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation
ἃ
G3739
ἃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
20 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
προσέταξεν
commanded
G4367
προσέταξεν
commanded
Strong's:
G4367
Word #:
21 of 25
to arrange towards, i.e., (figuratively) enjoin
Μωσῆς,
those things which Moses
G3475
Μωσῆς,
those things which Moses
Strong's:
G3475
Word #:
22 of 25
moseus, moses, or mouses (i.e., mosheh), the hebrew lawgiver
εἰς
for
G1519
εἰς
for
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
23 of 25
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
Matthew 8:4And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.Luke 17:14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.1 Corinthians 10:11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.Luke 5:14And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Historical Context
Levitical law required cleansed lepers to present themselves to priests for inspection, offer sacrifices (two birds, lambs, grain, and oil), and undergo seven days of purification rituals. This process restored them to community worship and social participation. Priests serving as medical inspectors was unique to Israel's theocratic system.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's adherence to Mosaic law demonstrate His role as fulfilling rather than abolishing the Law?
- What does the 'testimony unto them' reveal about Christ's strategic use of miracles for apologetic purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
Christ's command to show himself to the priest follows Levitical law (Lev. 14:2-32), demonstrating His submission to divine ordinances. The offering serves as 'testimony unto them'—evidence to religious authorities of genuine healing and Christ's respect for Mosaic law. This refutes later charges that Christ opposed the Law; rather, He fulfilled it perfectly. The priest's verification would serve as official documentation of the miracle.