Mark 14:62
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
3 of 24
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὄψεσθε
ye shall see
G3700
ὄψεσθε
ye shall see
Strong's:
G3700
Word #:
8 of 24
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the Son
G5207
υἱὸν
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
10 of 24
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καθήμενον
sitting
G2521
καθήμενον
sitting
Strong's:
G2521
Word #:
13 of 24
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
ἐκ
on
G1537
ἐκ
on
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
14 of 24
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δεξιῶν
the right hand
G1188
δεξιῶν
the right hand
Strong's:
G1188
Word #:
15 of 24
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δυνάμεως
of power
G1411
δυνάμεως
of power
Strong's:
G1411
Word #:
17 of 24
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 24
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐρχόμενον
coming
G2064
ἐρχόμενον
coming
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
19 of 24
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
μετὰ
in
G3326
μετὰ
in
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
20 of 24
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 24
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
νεφελῶν
the clouds
G3507
νεφελῶν
the clouds
Strong's:
G3507
Word #:
22 of 24
properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud
Cross References
Psalms 110:1The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;Mark 13:26And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.Matthew 24:30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.Matthew 26:64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Luke 22:69Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.Revelation 1:7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Mark 16:19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.Revelation 20:11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Historical Context
The phrase 'I am' (Egō eimi) appears throughout John's Gospel as Jesus' self-identification (John 8:58; 18:5-6), provoking murderous rage when hearers recognized the claim to deity. Daniel 7:13-14 describes 'one like the Son of man' receiving eternal dominion from the Ancient of Days—a heavenly figure, not merely human. Psalm 110:1, 'The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand,' was understood messianically. Jesus combined these texts, claiming to be the divine Messiah who would judge His judges. The high priest recognized this as blasphemy (v. 63-64)—a human claiming equality with God. Early church proclaimed Jesus' exaltation to God's right hand (Acts 2:33-36; 7:55-56; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12), fulfilling this claim. Jesus died for confessing truth—He is God's Son, the divine Messiah.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' answer combine divine identity ('I am'), messianic authority, and eschatological judgment in one comprehensive claim?
- What does Jesus' willingness to give His life rather than deny His identity teach about the cost and importance of confessing truth?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus answered: 'I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven' (Ἐγώ εἰμι, καὶ ὄψεσθε τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκ δεξιῶν καθήμενον τῆς δυνάμεως καὶ ἐρχόμενον μετὰ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ). Jesus' answer is emphatic: 'I am' (Egō eimi, Ἐγώ εἰμι)—echoing God's name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14, 'I AM'). He then quotes Daniel 7:13-14 ('Son of man... coming with clouds') and Psalm 110:1 ('sit at my right hand'), applying these messianic texts to Himself. Jesus claimed:
This comprehensive claim to deity provoked the high priest's charge of blasphemy (v. 63-64). Jesus refused to save His life by denying His identity.