Mark 5 · Verse 43

Mark 5:43

And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

Mark 5:43, King James Version

Mark 5:43 in other translations

BSB	Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.
WEB	He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and commanded that something should be given to her to eat.
ASV	And he charged them much that no man should know this: and he commanded that something should be given her to eat.
YLT	and he charged them much, that no one may know this thing, and he said that there be given to her to eat.
DARBY	And he charged them much that no one should know this; and he desired that something should be given her to eat.
BBE	And he gave them special orders that they were not to say anything of this; and he said that some food was to be given to her.
Webster	And he charged them strictly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

What does Mark 5:43 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

43. And he charged them straitly--strictly. that no man should know it--The only reason we can assign for this is His desire not to let the public feeling regarding Him come too precipitately to a crisis. and commanded that something should be given her to eat--in token of perfect restoration.

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Barnes' Notes

Verse 43. Something should be given her to eat. "He had raised her by extraordinary power, but he willed that she should be sustained by ordinary means." He also in this gave full evidence that she was really restored to life and health. The changes were great, sudden, and certain. There could be no illusion. So when the Saviour had risen, he gave evidence of his own resurrection, by eating with his disciples, Jn 21:1-13.

(s) "charged" Mt 8:4, 12:16-18, Mk 3:12, Lk 5:14

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 43 Something should be given her to eat - For though he had employed an extraordinary power to bring her to life, he wills that she should be continued in existence by the use of ordinary means. The advice of the heathen is a good one: - Nec Deus intersit, nisi dignus vindice nodus Inciderit. Horat "When the miraculous power of God is necessary, let it be resorted to: when it is not necessary, let the ordinary means be used." To act otherwise would be to tempt God. While Christ teaches men the knowledge of the true God, and the way of salvation, he at the same time teaches them lessons of prudence, economy, and common sense. And it is worthy of remark, that all who are taught of him are not only saved, but their understandings are much improved. True religion, civilization, mental improvement, common sense, and orderly behavior, go hand in hand.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 5:35-43

We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But have we not as much occasion for the grace of God, and the comfort of his Spirit, for the prayers of our ministers and Christian friends, when death is in the house, as when sickness is there? Faith is the only remedy against grief and fear at such a time. Believe the resurrection, then fear not…

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Mark 5:43 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiAndG2532

διεστείλατοdiesteilatoHe instructedG1291

αὐτοῖςautoisto themG846

πολλὰpollastrictlyG4183

ἵναinathatG2443

μηδεὶςmēdeisno oneG3367

γνοῖgnoimay knowG1097

τοῦτο,toutothis,G3778

καὶkaiandG2532

εἶπενeipenHe commandedG2036

δοθῆναιdothēnaito be givenG1325

αὐτῇautēato herG846

φαγεῖν.¶phageinto eat.G5315

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 5:43

Matthew 8:4
And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Mark 7:36
And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;
Mark 1:43
And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
Luke 8:56
And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Matthew 17:9
And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
John 5:41
I receive not honour from men.
Mark 3:12
And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.
Matthew 12:16-18
And charged them that they should not make him known: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Luke 5:14
And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Luke 24:30
And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
Acts 10:41
Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

he charged.
1:43; 3:12; 7:36; Mt 8:4; 9:30; 12:16-18; 17:9; Lu 5:14; 8:56; Joh 5:41
and commanded.This was to shew that she had not only returned to life, but was also restored to perfect health; and to intimate, that though raised to life by extraordinary power, she must be continued in existence, as before, by the use of ordinary means. The advice of a heathen, on another subject, is quite applicable: {Nec Deus intersit, nisi dignus vindice nodus inciderit.} "When the miraculous power of God is necessary, let it be resorted to; when not necessary, let the ordinary means be used." To act otherwise would be to tempt God.
Given.
Lu 24:30,42,43; Ac 10:41

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Context

Mark 5:42
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 5:43
And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

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Mark 5:43 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Mas él les mandó mucho que nadie lo supiese, y dijo que le diesen de comer.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Et il leur enjoignit fort que personne ne le sache; et il dit qu’on lui donne à manger.
German Elberfelder 1871	Und er gebot ihnen dringend, daß niemand dies erführe, und hieß ihr zu essen geben.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Et præcepit illis vehementer ut nemo id sciret: et dixit dari illi manducare.