Mark 4:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He taught them many things in parables, and in his teaching, he told them:

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ ἐδίδασκεν αὐτοὺς ἐν παραβολαῖς πολλά, καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἐν τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ,

Transliteration

And he edidasken them in parabolais polla, and elegen to them in the didachē of him,

Grammar Details

• *edidasken*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular - was teaching
• *parabolais*: dative, feminine, plural - parables
• *polla*: accusative, neuter, plural - many things
• *elegen*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd person singular - was saying
• *didachē*: dative, feminine, singular - teaching

Word Meanings

• *parabolais*: parables/analogies/comparisons
• *polla*: many things/much
• *didachē*: teaching/instruction/doctrine

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And he taught them many things by parables, and said to them in his doctrine,

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} he taught{G1321} them{G846} many things{G4183} in{G1722} parables,{G3850} and{G2532} said{G3004} unto them{G846} in{G1722} his{G846} teaching,{G1322}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} he taught{G1321}{(G5707)} them{G846} many things{G4183} by{G1722} parables{G3850}, and{G2532} said{G3004}{(G5707)} unto them{G846} in{G1722} his{G846} doctrine{G1322},

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And he taught them many thynges in similitudes and sayde vnto them in his doctrine:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And he preached longe vnto the by parables, and sayde vnto the in his doctryne:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And he taught them many things in parables, and said vnto them in his doctrine,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And he taught them many thinges by parables, and sayde vnto them in his doctrine.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  He taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and he taught them many things in similes, and he said to them in his teaching:

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And he gave them teaching about a number of things in the form of stories, and said to them in his teaching, Give ear:

• World English Bible (2000)

  He taught them many things in parables, and told them in his teaching,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  He taught them many things in parables, and in his teaching said to them:

Referenced Verses

• Matt 13:34-35 : 34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.'
• Mark 3:23 : 23 So Jesus called them over to Him and began to speak to them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan?
• Mark 4:11 : 11 He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything is spoken in parables.
• Matt 13:3 : 3 Then he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, "Listen! A sower went out to sow.
• Matt 13:10 : 10 Then the disciples approached him and asked, "Why do you speak to them in parables?"
• Ps 49:4 : 4 My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
• Ps 78:2 : 2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter mysteries from ancient times.
• Matt 7:28 : 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
• Mark 4:33-34 : 33 With many such parables, he spoke the word to them, as much as they were able to understand. 34 He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately, he explained everything to his disciples.
• Mark 12:38 : 38 As he taught them, he said, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and enjoy greetings in the marketplaces,
• John 7:16-17 : 16 Jesus answered them, 'My teaching is not Mine, but comes from the One who sent Me. 17 'If anyone wants to do His will, they will know whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own authority.'
• John 18:19 : 19 The high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.