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Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> When he heard this, he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign.” <a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sighed deeply in His spirit, He says, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation." <a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. <a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!” <a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, &#8220Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.” <a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He groaned and sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!” <a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Sighing deeply in his spirit, he said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, &#8220Why does this generation demand a sign? I assure you: No sign will be given to this generation!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. <a href="/cev/mark/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus groaned and said, "Why are you always looking for a sign? I can promise you that you will not be given one!" <a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. <a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With a deep sigh he asked, "Why do these people demand a sign? I can guarantee this truth: If these people are given a sign, it will be far different than what they want!" <a href="/gnt/mark/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jesus gave a deep groan and said, "Why do the people of this day ask for a miracle? No, I tell you! No such proof will be given to these people!" <a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> He sighed deeply in his spirit and remarked, "Why do those living today demand a sign? I tell all of you with certainty, no sign will be given to this generation." <a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, ?Why does this generation seek after a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.? <a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Sighing deeply in his spirit he said, "Why does this generation look for a sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to this generation." <a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation." <a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek for a sign? Verily I say to you, There shall no sign be given to this generation. <a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Heaving a deep and troubled sigh, He said, "Why do the men of to-day ask for a sign? In solemn truth I tell you that no sign will be given to the men of to-day." <a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having sighed deeply in His spirit, He says, “Why does this generation seek after a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sighed deeply in His spirit, He says, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation." <a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having sighed deeply in his spirit, he saith, 'Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.' <a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having sighed deeply in spirit, he says, Why seeks this generation for a sign Verily I say to you, shall a sign be given to this generation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And sighing deeply in spirit, he saith: Why doth this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, a sign shall not be given to this generation. <a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And sighing deeply in spirit, he said: “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, if only a sign will be given to this generation!” <a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he sighed in his spirit and said, Why does this generation want a sign? truly I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he groaned in his spirit and he said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, a sign shall not be given to this generation.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said: Why does this generation seek for a sign? Verily I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation. <a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And groaning in spirit, He says, <FR>What sign does this generation seek after? truly I say unto you, No sign shall be given unto this generation.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation. <a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus fetching a deep sigh, said, why does this generation require a sign? I assure you, they shall have none. <a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Heaving a deep and troubled sigh, He said, "Why do the men of to-day ask for a sign? In solemn truth I tell you that no sign will be given to the men of to-day." <a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, sighing deeply in His spirit, He saith, <FR>"Why does this generation seek a sign? verily I say to you, there shall no sign be given to this generation."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He sighing deeply in his spirit, saith, <FR>Why doth this generation require a sign? Verily I tell you, There shall no sign be given to this generation.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/8-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2460" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">The Demand for a Sign</a> 11Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven. 12<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/389.htm" title="389: anastenaxas (V-APA-NMS) -- To groan or sigh deeply. From ana and stenazo; to sigh deeply.">Jesus sighed deeply</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Why</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">does this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: genea (N-NFS) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētei (V-PIA-3S) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">demand</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">a sign?</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">sign</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will be given</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautē (DPro-DFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">to this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: genea (N-DFS) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation.” </a> 13And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39-40</a> Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Luke 11:29-30</a> As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. / For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation. <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Matthew 16:4</a> A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away. <a href="/john/2-18.htm">John 2:18-19</a> On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?” / Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">1 Corinthians 1:22-23</a> Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, / but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Matthew 12:38</a> Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">Luke 12:54-56</a> Then Jesus said to the crowds, “As soon as you see a cloud rising in the west, you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and that is what happens. / And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is. / You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? <a href="/john/6-30.htm">John 6:30</a> So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do? <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Matthew 16:1</a> Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Luke 16:31</a> Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’” <a href="/isaiah/7-11.htm">Isaiah 7:11-14</a> “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” / But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” / Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? ... <a href="/deuteronomy/6-16.htm">Deuteronomy 6:16</a> Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah. <a href="/exodus/17-2.htm">Exodus 17:2</a> So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?” <a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">Numbers 14:11</a> And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them? <a href="/psalms/95-9.htm">Psalm 95:9</a> where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, Why does this generation seek after a sign? truly I say to you, There shall no sign be given to this generation.he sighed.<a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a> And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.<a href="/mark/7-34.htm">Mark 7:34</a> And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.<a href="/mark/9-19.htm">Mark 9:19</a> He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.Why.<a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Mark 6:6</a> And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.<a href="/luke/16-29.htm">Luke 16:29-31</a> Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them… <a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Luke 22:67-70</a> Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: … There.<a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39,40</a> But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: … <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Matthew 16:4</a> A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.<a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Luke 11:29,30</a> And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/7-34.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/matthew/24-34.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Groaning</a> <a href="/numbers/6-20.htm">Heaving</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/mark/7-34.htm">Sigh</a> <a href="/mark/7-34.htm">Sighed</a> <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/mark/3-28.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/mark/7-30.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/mark/8-38.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Groaning</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-34.htm">Heaving</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Sigh</a> <a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Sighed</a> <a href="/mark/13-4.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/mark/9-17.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div>1. <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a> 34. <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit This phrase indicates a profound emotional response from Jesus, reflecting His frustration and sorrow over the spiritual blindness and unbelief of the people. The sigh is not merely physical but deeply spiritual, showing His compassion and the burden He carries for humanity's lack of faith. This moment is reminiscent of other instances where Jesus expresses deep emotion, such as when He weeps over Jerusalem (<a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a>) or at the tomb of Lazarus (<a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a>).and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? The demand for a sign reflects a persistent theme in Jesus' ministry, where the religious leaders and people often sought miraculous proof of His authority and identity. This request for a sign is not born out of genuine faith but skepticism and a desire to test Jesus. In the cultural context, signs and wonders were often associated with divine approval, yet Jesus had already performed numerous miracles. This generation's demand echoes the Israelites' testing of God in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/17-7.htm">Exodus 17:7</a>), highlighting a recurring pattern of unbelief.Truly I tell you, This phrase is a solemn declaration, often used by Jesus to emphasize the truth and importance of His statements. It underscores the certainty and authority of what He is about to say, demanding the listener's attention and reflection. This formula is frequently used in the Gospels to introduce significant teachings or prophetic pronouncements.no sign will be given to this generation.” Jesus' refusal to provide a sign is a judgment on the unbelief and hard-heartedness of the people. It signifies that no additional miraculous evidence will be given to those who refuse to believe what has already been revealed. This statement connects to the broader biblical theme of faith without sight (<a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>) and the call to trust in God's word and works. The only sign Jesus later refers to is the "sign of Jonah" (<a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39-40</a>), pointing to His death and resurrection as the ultimate proof of His messianic mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees' demand for a sign. His deep sigh indicates His frustration and sorrow over their unbelief. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A religious group in Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They often opposed Jesus and demanded signs to test Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/this_generation.htm">This Generation</a> Refers to the people of Jesus' time, particularly those who were skeptical and demanded miraculous signs as proof of His authority. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sign.htm">The Sign</a> The Pharisees were asking for a miraculous sign from heaven to validate Jesus' claims and authority. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_deep_sigh.htm">The Deep Sigh</a> This expression of Jesus' spirit reflects His emotional response to the persistent unbelief and spiritual blindness of the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_faith.htm">The Nature of Faith</a> True faith does not rely on signs and wonders but trusts in God's word and character. Believers are called to walk by faith, not by sight. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a> The demand for signs often reveals a deeper spiritual blindness and hardness of heart. We must examine our own hearts for areas of unbelief. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority.htm">Jesus' Authority</a> Jesus' refusal to give a sign on demand underscores His authority and the sufficiency of His previous works and teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_sign_of_jonah.htm">The Sign of Jonah</a> The ultimate sign given to humanity is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the foundation of our faith and hope. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_skepticism.htm">Responding to Skepticism</a> When faced with skepticism, believers should point to the resurrection of Christ as the central evidence of our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_bond_of_perfection.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'seeks a sign'?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_being_in_god's_family_mean.htm">What does being in God's family mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_refuse_a_sign_in_mark_8_11-12.htm">In Mark 8:11–12, why does Jesus refuse to provide a sign from heaven after performing other miracles? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_mark_13_30_with_time_passed.htm">In Mark 13:30, Jesus says 'this generation shall not pass' before these events happen; how do we reconcile this statement with the centuries that have passed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) There shall no sign be given.--We note the omission of "the sign of the prophet Jonas," as given in <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm" title="A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.">Matthew 16:4</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - He sighed deeply in his spirit (ἀναστενάξας) Another graphic touch of this evangelist; such as he had learnt in all probability from St. Peter. The word occurs nowhere but here. It is the outcome of grief and indignation, in which, however, grief predominates. There shall no sign be given unto this generation (εἰ δοθήσεται σημεῖον). This is a Hebrew idiom, based upon a form of taking an oath which prevailed amongst the Jews. The full form would be, "God do so and so to me, if so and so." Hence the hypothetical part of the clause came to be used alone, expressing a very strong form of denial or refusal. <a href="/commentaries/mark/8-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Jesus] sighed deeply ἀναστενάξας (anastenaxas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> To groan or sigh deeply. From ana and stenazo; to sigh deeply. in τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. spirit πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. [and] said, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Why Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. {does] this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. generation γενεὰ (genea) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. demand ζητεῖ (zētei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. a sign? σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. Truly ἀμὴν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. no εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. sign σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. will be given δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to this ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. generation.” γενεᾷ (genea) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/8-12.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 8:12 He sighed deeply in his spirit (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/8-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 8:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 8:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/8-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 8:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 8:13" /></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>