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Mark Uncertain
Mark is a Greek name meaning uncertain. He turned back partway through Paul's first missionary trip and was given a second chance by Barnabas; he wrote the second Gospel.
Where the name comes from
Μάρκος Márkos — Marcus, a Christian. Strong's G3138 derives it: of Latin origin.
Mark in Scripture
The name appears in 36 verses, first at Genesis 4:15.
Genesis 4:15 · KJV
And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
Ruth 3:4 · KJV
And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
1 Samuel 20:20 · KJV
And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.
2 Samuel 13:28 · KJV
Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
1 Kings 20:7 · KJV
Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
1 Kings 20:22 · KJV
And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.
Job 7:20 · KJV
I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
Job 16:12 · KJV
I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.
Job 18:2 · KJV
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
Job 21:5 · KJV
Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
Job 33:31 · KJV
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
Job 39:1 · KJV
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
and 24 more.
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Barnabas.
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