Mark 6:55
And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
Original Language Analysis
ὅλην
whole
G3650
ὅλην
whole
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
2 of 18
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περίχωρον
region round about
G4066
περίχωρον
region round about
Strong's:
G4066
Word #:
4 of 18
around the region, i.e., circumjacent (as noun, with g1093 implied vicinity)
ἐκείνην
that
G1565
ἐκείνην
that
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
5 of 18
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
ἐπὶ
in
G1909
ἐπὶ
in
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
7 of 18
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἔχοντας
those that were
G2192
ἔχοντας
those that were
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
12 of 18
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
περιφέρειν
to carry about
G4064
περιφέρειν
to carry about
Strong's:
G4064
Word #:
13 of 18
to convey around, i.e., transport hither and thither
Historical Context
Ancient beds/pallets (κράβαττοι, krabattoi) were simple mats or lightweight frames that could be carried. The rapid mobilization—running throughout region, organizing sick transportation—showed efficient community communication and cooperation. Gennesaret's population density enabled quick word spread. Archaeological evidence shows first-century Palestinian villages were interconnected, news traveling rapidly through social networks.
Questions for Reflection
- What does this verse teach about Christ's nature and work?
- How should this truth shape our daily discipleship?
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Analysis & Commentary
And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. News of Jesus' presence sparked immediate mobilization. They 'ran through that whole region' and 'began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.' This urgent response demonstrated desperate faith and recognition that Jesus was authentic healer. Carrying bedridden sick on pallets required significant effort, proving their conviction that Jesus could help when all else failed.