Bible Strands
Mark 9:15
As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were filled with awe and ran to greet Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses a large crowd and disputing scribes immediately after returning to His disciples from the mountain.
The words — ἐξεθαμβήθησαν (exethambēthēsan) = they were filled with awe, describing the crowd’s sudden reaction upon seeing Him.
The thread — The crowd’s awe mirrors Exodus 34:30, where Moses’ radiance provokes fear, and follows the mountain manifestation recorded in Mark 9:2.
Why it lands — The text records an immediate, physical response to Jesus’ presence, requiring the reader to acknowledge His authority before confronting the disciples’ failure.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
Cross-references
- Exodus 34:30 Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.
- Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.