Mark 6:31
King James Version
17 Jun 2026
“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
ἔρημος
a] solitary
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ἔρημος
Desert, wilderness, solitary place. Eremos. He withdrew to a wilderness place and prayed. The wilderness is not punishment. It is often the training ground for the greatest seasons.
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ὀλίγος
a little;
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ὀλίγος
Few, little, small in number. Many are called but few are chosen. The way is narrow and few find it. Walking with God has always been the minority path.
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λέγω
He speaks
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ἔρχομαι
coming
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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πολύς
are] many,
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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ὑπάγω
going
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ὑπάγω
to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
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ἴδιος
your] own
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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εὐκαιρέω
were they able.
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εὐκαιρέω
to have good time, i.e. opportunity or leisure
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οὐδέ
not even
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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φάγω
to eat
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φάγω
to eat (literally or figuratively)
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εἰμί
Were
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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δεῦτε
Come
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δεῦτε
come hither!
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