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for it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And looking up, they noticed that the stone had been rolled away; for it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was very large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, though it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Looking up, they noticed that the stone—which was very large—had been rolled away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Looking up, they observed that the stone—which was very large—had been rolled away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when they looked, they saw that the stone had already been rolled away. And it was a huge stone! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away. It was a very large stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they looked up and saw that the stone had been rolled away. (It was a very large stone.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />(And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away) for it was very great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But then, looking up, they saw that the stone was already rolled back: for it was of immense size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having looked, they see that the stone has been rolled away—for it was very great,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having looked up, they see that the stone has been rolled away; for it was extremely large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And having looked, they see that the stone hath been rolled away -- for it was very great,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And looking, they saw that the stone was rolled back. For certainly it was very large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they looked and saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was very large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And looking they saw that the stone had been rolled away, for it was very great.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for it was very great. And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And looking up, they see that the stone has already been rolled away: for it was exceedingly great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was vastly large.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />(for it was very great.) but when they were near in view, they perceiv'd that the stone was roll'd away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But then, looking up, they saw that the stone was already rolled back: for it was of immense size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, looking up, they see that the stone has been rolled back; for it was exceedingly great.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />(but when they looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away,) for it was <i>a</i> very great <i>one.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/16-4.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=5628" 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/16.htm">The Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/308.htm" title="308: anablepsasai (V-APA-NFP) -- To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.">when they looked up,</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōrousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">they saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithos (N-NMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/greek/617.htm" title="617: apokekylistai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To roll away. From apo and kulioo; to roll away.">had been rolled away,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">even though</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it was</a> <a href="/greek/4970.htm" title="4970: sphodra (Adv) -- Exceedingly, greatly, very much. Neuter plural of sphodros as adverb; vehemently, i.e. In a high degree, much.">extremely</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megas (Adj-NMS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">large.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.…<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/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2-4</a></span><br />Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-2.htm">Luke 24:2-3</a></span><br />They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, / but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a></span><br />Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Matthew 27:60</a></span><br />and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-41.htm">John 19:41-42</a></span><br />Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5-6</a></span><br />But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4-5</a></span><br />While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. / As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-11.htm">John 20:11-12</a></span><br />But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24</a></span><br />But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a></span><br />We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">1 Corinthians 15:4</a></span><br />that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a></span><br />He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a></span><br />For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel 6:17</a></span><br />A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.</p><p class="hdg">they saw.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2-4</a></b></br> And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-2.htm">Luke 24:2</a></b></br> And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a></b></br> The first <i>day</i> of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Already</a> <a href="/mark/14-29.htm">Although</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Big</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Extremely</a> <a href="/mark/15-34.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/16-3.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Size</a> <a href="/mark/16-3.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-9.htm">Already</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Although</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Big</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Extremely</a> <a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Immense</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Large</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Size</a> <a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Stone</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-1.htm">An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-12.htm">to two going into the country;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-14.htm">then to the apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-15.htm">whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/16-19.htm">and ascends into heaven.</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 women who came to the tomb were likely focused on their task and the obstacles they anticipated, such as the stone blocking the entrance. Their looking up signifies a shift in focus from their immediate concerns to the unexpected reality before them. This moment of looking up can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual awakening or realization, a theme prevalent throughout the Gospels.<p><b>they saw that the stone had been rolled away</b><br>The stone being rolled away is a significant detail, as it was a large stone meant to seal the tomb, preventing tampering or theft. This act is not just a physical reality but also a symbolic one, representing the removal of barriers between humanity and God through the resurrection of Jesus. The rolling away of the stone is a divine act, emphasizing that what is impossible for humans is possible with God. This event fulfills Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection and serves as a testament to His divine power.<p><b>even though it was extremely large</b><br>The mention of the stone's size underscores the miraculous nature of its removal. In the cultural and historical context, such stones were typically very heavy, requiring several men to move them. The fact that it was moved without human intervention highlights the supernatural aspect of the resurrection. This detail also serves to eliminate any doubt about the possibility of the disciples or others having moved the stone themselves, reinforcing the truth of the resurrection. The large stone can also be seen as a type of the law or sin, which Jesus has overcome, removing the barrier between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_women.htm">The Women (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome)</a></b><br>These women were followers of Jesus who came to the tomb to anoint His body with spices after the Sabbath.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a></b><br>The burial place of Jesus, which was sealed with a large stone. It is the focal point of the resurrection account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_stone.htm">The Stone</a></b><br>A large stone that was rolled in front of the entrance to the tomb, symbolizing the finality of death and the barrier between life and death.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection_morning.htm">The Resurrection Morning</a></b><br>The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith, signifying victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god.htm">The Power of God</a></b><br>The removal of the stone demonstrates God's power over physical and spiritual barriers. Just as the stone was rolled away, God can remove obstacles in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_unexpected.htm">Faith in the Unexpected</a></b><br>The women expected to find a sealed tomb, yet they found it open. This teaches us to trust God even when circumstances seem insurmountable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Reality of the Resurrection</a></b><br>The open tomb is a testament to the reality of Jesus' resurrection, which is the foundation of Christian hope and eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_miraculous.htm">Witness to the Miraculous</a></b><br>The women were the first witnesses to the resurrection, highlighting the role of believers to testify to God's work in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear_with_faith.htm">Overcoming Fear with Faith</a></b><br>The large stone could have been a source of fear or doubt, but its removal shows that faith can overcome fear and lead to witnessing God's miracles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_was_the_stone_at_the_tomb.htm">Where was the stone when the women arrived at the tomb?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_elements_of_christ's_death_resurrection.htm">What are the key elements of Christ's death and resurrection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_jesus'_followers_over_others.htm">Jesus' resurrection is based on the testimony of His followers--why should we believe them over other religious claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_resurrection_spiritual_or_physical.htm">Is the resurrection spiritual or physical?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">For it was very great.</span>--The words have been explained as giving the reason for their previous question, but it seems more natural to see in them St. Mark's explanation of his having used the word "rolled away" instead of saying, simply, "taken away" or "removed."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And looking up</span> (<span class="greek">ἀναβλέψασαι</span>) <span class="cmt_word">they see</span> (<span class="greek">θεωροῦσιν</span>) <span class="cmt_word">that the stone is rolled back</span> (<span class="greek">ἀποκεκύλισται</span>): <span class="cmt_word">for it was exceeding great</span> (<span class="greek">μέγας σφόδρα</span>). At this point we learn from St. John that Mary Magdalene ran away to tell Peter and John (<a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/16-4.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">But</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">when they looked up,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναβλέψασαι</span> <span class="translit">(anablepsasai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_308.htm">Strong's 308: </a> </span><span class="str2">To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they saw</span><br /><span class="grk">θεωροῦσιν</span> <span class="translit">(theōrousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stone</span><br /><span class="grk">λίθος</span> <span class="translit">(lithos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had been rolled away,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκεκύλισται</span> <span class="translit">(apokekylistai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_617.htm">Strong's 617: </a> </span><span class="str2">To roll away. From apo and kulioo; to roll away.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">extremely</span><br /><span class="grk">σφόδρα</span> <span class="translit">(sphodra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4970.htm">Strong's 4970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Exceedingly, greatly, very much. Neuter plural of sphodros as adverb; vehemently, i.e. In a high degree, much.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">large.</span><br /><span class="grk">μέγας</span> <span class="translit">(megas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> </span><span class="str2">Large, great, in the widest sense. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/16-4.htm">Mark 16:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/16-4.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 16:4 For it was very big (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/16-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 16:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 16:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/16-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 16:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 16:5" /></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>