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Mark 5:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Mark 5:22

Verse 22 of 43

Scripture focus

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

Mark 5:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 5:22

Theological / Devotional

One of the rulers. The ruler of a synagogue was the one in charge of public worship (see p. 56). Whether Mark means that Jairus was one of several rulers of this particular synagogue, or one of a class known by that name, one to each synagogue, is not certain.

Jairus. Probably derived from the Heb. Ya’ir, the OT Jair (see Num. 32:41).

Fell at his feet. As before a prince or someone of high authority (see on Esther 3:2; cf. on Matt. 2:11 ; 8:2). If he might thereby save his only daughter, this proud rabbi was willing to humble himself even before Jesus, despised and hated by most men of his class.

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