MARK 14:36

Abba, Father

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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In this verse Jesus asks God to lift the burdens of his fate if it is God's will. “Abba” is an Aramaic word for father, used by Jesus and Paul to address God in a more intimate and personal way.

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“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

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Mark 14:36 Translation & Meaning

What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].

KJV Verse Original Greek Meaning/ Definition
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And καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
he said, ἔλεγεν Properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean said
Abba, Αββα Father as a vocative Abba
Father, πατήρ A "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) Father
all things πάντα All, any, every, the whole all things
are (No Greek definition. English implied.)
possible δυνατά Powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible possible
unto thee; σοι· To thee unto thee
take away παρένεγκε To bear along or aside, i.e., carry off (literally or figuratively); by implication, to avert take away
this τοῦτο· That thing this
cup ποτήριον A drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e., a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate cup
from ἀπ' "off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative) from
me: ἐμοῦ Of me me
nevertheless ἀλλ' Properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) nevertheless
not οὐ The absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not not
what τί An interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) what
I ἐγὼ I, me I
will, θέλω To determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in will
but ἀλλὰ Properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but
what τί An interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) what
thou wilt. σύ Thou wilt

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  • 34  And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

  • 35  And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

  • 36  And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

  • 37  And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

  • 38  Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.




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