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<a href="/nasb/mark/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; <a href="/nasb77/mark/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; <a href="/lsb/mark/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; <a href="/amp/mark/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Immediately coming up out of the water, he (John) saw the heavens torn open, and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him (Jesus); <a href="/csb/mark/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. <a href="/hcsb/mark/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as He came up out of the water, He saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending to Him like a dove. <a href="/asv/mark/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: <a href="/cev/mark/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as Jesus came out of the water, he saw the sky open and the Holy Spirit coming down to him like a dove. <a href="/erv/mark/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: <a href="/gwt/mark/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Jesus came out of the water, he saw heaven split open and the Spirit coming down to him as a dove. <a href="/gnt/mark/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. <a href="/isv/mark/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. <a href="/msb/mark/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. <a href="/net/mark/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. <a href="/nheb/mark/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. <a href="/wbt/mark/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And immediately coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and immediately on His coming up out of the water He saw an opening in the sky, and the Spirit like a dove coming down to Him; <a href="/web/mark/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and immediately coming up from the water, He saw the heavens dividing, and the Spirit coming down on Him as a dove; <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And immediately going up from the water, he saw the heavens tearing open and the Spirit descending as a dove upon Him. <a href="/ylt/mark/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens dividing, and the Spirit as a dove coming down upon him; <a href="/slt/mark/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And quickly coming up from the water, he saw the heavens cleft asunder, and the Spirit, as a dove, descending upon him:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And forthwith coming up out of he water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending, and remaining on him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And immediately, upon ascending from the water, he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit, like a dove, descending, and remaining with him. <a href="/nabre/mark/1.htm">New American Bible</a> On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And immediately, as he went up out of the water, he saw the sky was clear open, and the Spirit as a dove came down upon him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And at once, as he came up from the waters, he saw the heavens being ripped open and The Spirit who was descending upon him as a dove.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And immediately on coming up from the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. <a href="/godbey/mark/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And coming up straightway from the water, He saw the heavens open and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And immediately on going up from the water, he saw the heavens divided by a chasm, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: <a href="/mace/mark/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and as soon as he was got out of the water, he saw the heavens open, and the spirit lighting upon him, like a dove. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and immediately on His coming up out of the water He saw an opening in the sky, and the Spirit like a dove coming down to Him; <a href="/worrell/mark/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent apart, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon Him. <a href="/worsley/mark/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and as soon as He came up from the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/1-10.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=73" 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/1.htm">The Baptism of Jesus</a> 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">As soon as Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anabainōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">came up</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">out of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/5204.htm" title="5204: hydatos (N-GNS) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">water,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">He saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranous (N-AMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heavens</a> <a href="/greek/4977.htm" title="4977: schizomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever.">breaking open</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katabainon (V-PPA-ANS) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">descending</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.">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4058.htm" title="4058: peristeran (N-AFS) -- A dove, pigeon. Of uncertain derivation; a pigeon.">a dove.</a> 11And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”…<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/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a> As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Luke 3:21-22</a> When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, / and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32-34</a> Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/1_john/5-6.htm">1 John 5:6-8</a> This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. / For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a> Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. <a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm">Ezekiel 1:1</a> In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11-12</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. / As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two. <a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a> Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. <a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a> If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, <a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">Psalm 104:30</a> When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending on him:coming.<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a> And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:<a href="/john/1-31.htm">John 1:31-34</a> And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water… opened.<a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a> Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,the Spirit.<a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.<a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Luke 3:22</a> And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.<a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32</a> And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Asunder</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Descending</a> <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Asunder</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Descending</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Open</a> <a href="/mark/7-34.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Parting</a> <a href="/mark/2-21.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 1</div>1. <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">The office of John the Baptist.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus is baptized;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">tempted;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">he preaches;</a> 16. <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">heals one that had a demon;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Peter's mother in law;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">many diseased persons;</a> 40. <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">and cleanses the leper.</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'; 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Baptism in Jewish tradition was a ritual of purification and repentance, but Jesus, being sinless, participated to fulfill all righteousness and to identify with humanity. The Jordan River holds significant historical and spiritual importance, being the site where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/3-14.htm">Joshua 3:14-17</a>). This act symbolizes a new beginning and the inauguration of Jesus' public ministry.He saw the heavens breaking open The opening of the heavens signifies divine intervention and revelation. In Jewish apocalyptic literature, the heavens opening is often associated with God revealing His will or presence. This moment echoes the prophetic vision of <a href="/isaiah/64.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a>, where the prophet longs for God to rend the heavens and come down. It indicates a direct connection between heaven and earth, marking the commencement of Jesus' mission with divine authority.and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove The descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove is rich with symbolism. The dove is a symbol of peace, purity, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. In <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters during creation, and here, the Spirit descends upon Jesus, signifying a new creation and the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah. The dove also recalls the story of Noah, where a dove signaled the end of the flood and the beginning of a new era (<a href="/genesis/8-8.htm">Genesis 8:8-12</a>). This event fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a>, which speaks of the Spirit of the Lord resting upon the Messiah, endowing Him with wisdom, understanding, and power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is being baptized by John the Baptist. This event marks the beginning of His public ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_heavens.htm">The Heavens</a> The opening of the heavens signifies divine intervention and approval. It symbolizes a direct connection between God and Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus like a dove, symbolizing peace, purity, and the anointing of Jesus for His ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_dove.htm">The Dove</a> Represents the Holy Spirit in a visible form, emphasizing the gentleness and purity of the Spirit's presence. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_baptism.htm">The Baptism</a> This event is a significant moment in Jesus' life, marking His obedience to God's will and the start of His mission to save humanity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_baptism.htm">The Significance of Baptism</a> Baptism is an act of obedience and a public declaration of faith. Jesus' baptism sets an example for believers to follow. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The descent of the Holy Spirit signifies empowerment for ministry. Believers are encouraged to seek the Spirit's guidance and strength in their lives. <a href="/topical/d/divine_approval_and_identity.htm">Divine Approval and Identity</a> The opening of the heavens and the Spirit's descent affirm Jesus' identity as the Son of God. Believers can find assurance in their identity as children of God through faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_dove.htm">Symbolism of the Dove</a> The dove represents peace and purity. Christians are called to embody these qualities in their walk with God. <a href="/topical/n/new_beginnings.htm">New Beginnings</a> Just as Jesus' baptism marked the start of His ministry, believers can view their baptism as a new beginning in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1</a> <a href="/q/explain_the_voice_at_jesus'_baptism..htm">How can the voice from heaven at Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:10–11) be explained in a scientific or historical context? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_mark_often_use_'immediately'.htm">Why does Mark frequently use "immediately"?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_god's_thoughts_superior.htm">Why did Jesus undergo baptism by John?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_unfailing_love.htm">What are the different types of demons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) He saw the heavens opened.--Better, as in the margin, rent open, St. Mark's language here, as elsewhere, being more boldly vivid than that of the other Gospels. (See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/3-16.htm" title="And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, see, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting on him:">Matthew 3:16-17</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Straightway (εὐθέως) coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened (σχιζομένους); literally, rent asunder. The word εὐθέως occurs more than forty times in this Gospel, and is so characteristic of St. Mark that, in the Revised Version, it is uniformly rendered by the same English synonym, "straightway." He saw. Elsewhere we are told (<a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32</a>) that St. John the Baptist saw this descent. The earliest heretics took advantage of this statement to represent this event as the descent of the eternal Christ upon the man Jesus for personal indwelling. Later critics have adopted this view. But it need hardly be said here that such an opinion is altogether inconsistent with all that we read elsewhere of the circumstances of the Incarnation, and of the intimate and indissoluble union of the Divine and human natures in the person of the one Christ, from the time of the "overshadowing of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Highest." The Spirit descending upon him at his baptism was not the descent of the eternal Christ upon the man Jesus. It was rather the conveyance to one who was already prepared for it as God and man, of office and authority as the great Prophet that should come into the world. St. Luke says particularly (<a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Luke 3:21</a>) that it was when Jesus had been baptized and was praying, that the Holy Spirit descended upon him; plainly showing us that it was not through the baptism of John, but through the meritorious obedience and the prayer of the Son of God, that the heavens were "rent asunder," and the Holy Spirit descended upon him. <a href="/commentaries/mark/1-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As soon [as Jesus] εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. came up ἀναβαίνων (anabainōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. water, ὕδατος (hydatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. he saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. heavens οὐρανοὺς (ouranous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. breaking open σχιζομένους (schizomenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4977.htm">Strong's 4977: </a> To rend, divide asunder, cleave. Apparently a primary verb; to split or sever. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative 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. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. descending καταβαῖνον (katabainon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. on εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a dove. περιστερὰν (peristeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4058.htm">Strong's 4058: </a> A dove, pigeon. 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