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Septuagint or Masoretic
– Mark 12-16
Post-Apostolic Church
INTRO
Let’s continue comparing the Hebrew Masoretic with the
Greek Septuagint by going through the New Testament and seeing which manuscript
family the writers used when quoting from the Old Testament. In this video, we will be looking at Mark chapters
12 to 16. The running count of verses will continue from the last
video.
MARK 12:10-11
Mark 12:10-11 is about
the parable of the vineyard owner who destroyed the farmers who did not respect
his slaves or his son. It reads,
Have you not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner; this was from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes? (Mark 12:10-11 (ASV))
This is quotation from
Psalm 118:22-23. The
Masoretic reads,
The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of
the corner. This is Jehovah's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. (Ps 118:22-23 (ASV))
In the Septuagint,
Psalm 117:22-23 reads,
The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become
the head of the corner. This has been
done of the Lord. And it is wonderful in
our eyes. (Ps 117:22-23 (Brenton))
This quotation was
visited in a previous video and is found in Matthew 21:42. Just like in Matthew, all
readings agree. Jesus is following both.
[Verses: 60. Both: 33.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 12:26
Mark 12:26 is about
Jesus’ answer to the Sadducces on whether there will be a resurrection. It reads,
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob. (Mark 12:26 (ASV))
This is a quotation from
Exodus 3:6. This quotation was also
visited in a previous video and found in Matthew 22:32. Just like in Matthew, all
readings agree. Jesus is following both.
[Verses: 61. Both: 34.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 12:29-30
Mark 12:29-31 is Jesus’
answer to the scribe who asks Him which is the greatest commandment. It reads,
The first is, “Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God, the Lord
is one.” (Mark 12:29 (ASV))
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. The
Masoretic reads,
Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah. (Deut 6:4 (ASV))
And you shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart, and
with all your soul, and with all your might.
(Deut 6:5 (ASV))
The Septuagint reads,
Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. (Deut 6:4 (Brenton))
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your mind,
and with all your soul, and all your strength.
(Deut 6:5 (Brenton))
This quotation is
quoted just as it is in Matthew 22:37. If
you would like to revisit the details of the minor differences, there is a
direct link in the description. Just like in Matthew, Jesus is following both the Masoretic and the Septuagint.
[Verses: 62. Both: 35.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 12:31
Mark 12:31 is Jesus’
answer with the second greatest commandment.
It reads,
The second is this, “ You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.” There is non other
commandment greater than these. (Mark
12:31 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Leviticus 19:18. The
Masoretic reads,
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Jehovah.
(Lev 19:18 (ASV))
The Septuagint reads,
And you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. (Lev 19:18 (Brenton))
Again, this is the
same as was discussed with Matthew 22:39.
Jesus is following both.
[Verses: 63. Both: 36.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 12:36
Mark 12:36 is about
when the people asked how the Christ can be David’s son. It reads,
David himself said in the Holy Spirit, “The Lord said unto
my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your
feet.” (Mark 12:26 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Psalm 110:1. This quotation was also
addressed in a previous video and is found in Matthew 22:44. The result is the same here as
well. Jesus is following both.
[Verses: 64. Both: 37.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 13:14
Mark 13:14 is when
Jesus mentions the abomination of desolation.
It reads,
When you see the abomination of desolation standing where
he ought not (let him that reads understand), then let them that are in Judaea
flee unto the mountains. (Mark 13:14 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Daniel 11:31 and 12:11. This was
previously addressed in another video and is found in Matthew 24:15. Just like in Matthew, Jesus is
following both.
[Verses: 65. Both: 38.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 13:26
Mark 13:26 is when
Jesus is speaking about His Second Coming.
It reads,
Then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with
great power and glory. (Mark 13:26
(ASV))
This is a quotation
from Daniel 7:13. This was previously addressed
in another video and is found in Matthew 24:30.
Just like in Matthew, Jesus is following both.
[Verses: 66. Both: 39.
LXX: 15. MT: 10.]
MARK 14:27
Mark 14:27 is about
Jesus telling His disciples that they will run away when He is arrested. It reads,
All you shall be offended: for it is written, “I will smite
the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.” (Mark 14:27 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Zechariah 13:7. This was previously
addressed in another video and is found in Matthew 26:31. Just like in Matthew, Jesus is
following the Masoretic.
[Verses: 67. Both: 39.
LXX: 15. MT: 11.]
MARK 14:62
Mark 14:62 is about
when Jesus is being questioned by the high priest. It reads,
I am: and you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right
hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven. (Mark 14:62 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Daniel 7:13. This was previously
addressed in another video and is found in Matthew 26:64. Just like in Matthew, Jesus is
following both.
[Verses: 68. Both: 40.
LXX: 15. MT: 11.]
MARK 15:24
Mark 15:24 is about the
soldiers casting lots for Jesus’ clothes while He is hung on the cross. It reads,
And they crucify him, and part his garments among them,
casting lots upon them, what each should take.
(Mark 15:24 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Psalm 22:18. This was previously
addressed in another video and is found in Matthew 27:35. There is one difference between
Mark’s and Matthew’s quotation. In Mark’s
quotation, he includes “among them” and “upon them.” Matthew does not have those phrases. Those phrases exist in both the Masoretic and
the Septuagint. So the only difference here
is that Mark’s quotation is more identical to the Old Testament than Matthew’s
quotation. And just like
in Matthew, Mark is following both.
[Verses: 69. Both: 41.
LXX: 15. MT: 11.]
MARK 15:34
Mark 15:34 is about when
Jesus was on the cross and shouted in a mixture of Hebrew and Aramaic. It reads,
At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi,
Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why hast
thou forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34 (ASV))
This is a quotation
from Psalm 22:1. This was previously
addressed in another video and is found in Matthew 27:46. Like in Matthew, Jesus is
following the Masoretic.
[Verses: 70. Both: 41.
LXX: 15. MT: 12.]
That is enough for now. I understand that nearly all the verses discussed in this video have already been discussed in Matthew. But as we go through the New Testament, we want to analyze all the verses, even the ones in the parallel gospels. Thus far, we have finished looking at Mark and have analyzed 20 verses. Here is a chart showing the verse breakdown in Mark. And here is a chart showing the verse breakdown for Matthew and Mark.
In February, we will move on to the gospel of Luke as we continue looking at New Testament quotations from the Old Testament.
Blessings and so forth.
