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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they went away by the boat into a solitary place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a secluded place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They went away in the boat to a secluded place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they went away by themselves in the boat to a secluded place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in the boat by themselves to a remote place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in the boat by themselves to a remote place, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They left in a boat for a place where they could be alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they went away in a boat to a place where they could be alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So they started out in a boat by themselves to a lonely place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they went away in a boat to a deserted place by themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they went away by themselves in a boat to some remote place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in the boat to an isolated place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they departed into a desert place in a boat privately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Accordingly they sailed away in the boat to a solitary place apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they went away to a desolate place, in the boat, by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they went away by the boat into a solitary place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they went away to a desert place, in the boat, by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they departed to a desert place by ship apart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And going up into a ship, they went into a desert place apart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And climbing into a boat, they went away to a deserted place alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they went away in a boat to a desert place by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they went to a deserted place in a ship by themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they went away, by ship, into a desert place, privately.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they came away into a desert place privately in a ship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they went into a desert place in a vessel privately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so they privately set sail for the desart (of Bethsaida.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Accordingly they sailed away in the boat to a solitary place apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they went away in the boat to a desert place apart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they went away privately in a ship into a desert place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/6-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1850" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">they went away</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiō (N-DNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">a boat</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idian (Adj-AFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">themselves</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmon (Adj-AMS) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">a solitary</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">33</span>But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a></span><br />When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a></span><br />Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1-2</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29-31</a></span><br />Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. / Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></span><br />Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Matthew 8:18</a></span><br />When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-3.htm">John 6:3</a></span><br />Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a></span><br />After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a></span><br />Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5</a></span><br />When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-4.htm">1 Kings 19:4</a></span><br />while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-2.htm">Psalm 23:2</a></span><br />He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a></b></br> When Jesus heard <i>of it</i>, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard <i>thereof</i>, they followed him on foot out of the cities.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-1.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Secluded</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Solitary</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/mark/7-33.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/6-46.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/mark/7-33.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Secluded</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Solitary</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The use of a boat suggests the geographical context of the Sea of Galilee, a central location in Jesus' ministry. Boats were common for transportation and fishing, highlighting the disciples' background as fishermen. This withdrawal reflects a pattern in Jesus' ministry of seeking solitude for rest and prayer, as seen in other passages like <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a> and <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>.<p><b>by themselves</b><br>The emphasis on "by themselves" underscores the need for privacy and rest for Jesus and His disciples. This moment of retreat follows a period of intense ministry, including the sending out of the Twelve and the feeding of the five thousand. It highlights the importance of rest and reflection in spiritual life, a principle seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a> with the Sabbath rest.<p><b>to a solitary place</b><br>The "solitary place" signifies a location away from the bustling crowds, often associated with wilderness or deserted areas. This setting is significant in biblical narratives, often serving as a place of testing, revelation, or divine encounter, as seen in the experiences of Moses, Elijah, and John the Baptist. It also foreshadows the solitude Jesus would seek in Gethsemane before His crucifixion. The solitary place provides a backdrop for spiritual renewal and preparation for future ministry challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>- The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is leading His disciples to a place of rest and solitude.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>- Followers of Jesus who are accompanying Him on this journey to a solitary place.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a></b><br>- The means of transportation used by Jesus and His disciples to reach the solitary place.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/solitary_place.htm">Solitary Place</a></b><br>- A location away from the crowds, intended for rest and reflection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>- Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the reason for seeking solitude, as they often followed Jesus and His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_rest_and_solitude.htm">The Importance of Rest and Solitude</a></b><br>Jesus models the need for rest and withdrawal from the busyness of life to recharge spiritually and physically.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intentional_retreat_for_spiritual_renewal.htm">Intentional Retreat for Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Solitude is not just about physical rest but also about spiritual renewal and communion with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_ministry_and_personal_time.htm">Balancing Ministry and Personal Time</a></b><br>Even in the midst of active ministry, Jesus prioritized time away from the crowds, teaching us to balance service with personal time with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/following_jesus'_example.htm">Following Jesus' Example</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we should emulate His practice of seeking solitude to strengthen our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_human_limitations.htm">Recognizing Human Limitations</a></b><br>Acknowledging our need for rest and solitude is a recognition of our human limitations and dependence on God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_distinguishes_judaism_from_islam.htm">Is forgiveness withheld if we don't forgive others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/disciples'_reaction_to_jesus_walking_on_water.htm">How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_elijah's_challenge_align_with_monotheism.htm">How does Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:21-24 align or conflict with other biblical teachings on monotheism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they went away in the boat</span> (<span class="greek">τῷ πλοίῳ</span>) <span class="cmt_word">to a</span> <span class="cmt_word">desert place apart</span> - the boat, no doubt, which our Lord had ordered to be always in attendance upon him. We learn from St. Luke (<a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Luke 9:10</a>) that this desert place was near to "a city called Bethsaida." It seems that there were two places called Bethsaida - one in Galilee proper, and the other to the north-east of the Sea of Galilee. It was to the neighborhood of this latter place that our Lord here directs the boat to take him. The other Bethsaida is mentioned lower down at Ver. 45. The word Bethsaida means the "fish village." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/6-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they went away</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπῆλθον</span> <span class="translit">(apēlthon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a boat</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(ploiō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">κατ’</span> <span class="translit">(kat’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">themselves</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδίαν</span> <span class="translit">(idian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a solitary</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔρημον</span> <span class="translit">(erēmon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lonesome, i.e. waste.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">place.</span><br /><span class="grk">τόπον</span> <span class="translit">(topon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/6-32.htm">Mark 6:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/6-32.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:32 They went away in the boat (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>