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The Scene of Professional Mourning
Commentators explain that the 'tumult' and 'great wailing' were not just from family but from hired, professional mourners. This was a common custom for prominent families. Scholars note the Greek word for 'wailing' describes a loud, inarticulate, almost clanging sound, highlighting the chaotic and performative nature of the grief scene Jesus entered.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 5:38
18th Century
Theologian
The tumult. The confusion and weeping of the assembled people.
Wailed. Making inarticulate, mournful sounds, howling for t…
AT Robertson
On Mark 5:38
Wailing greatly (αλαλαζοντας πολλα). An onomatopoetic word from Pindar down. The soldiers on entering battle cried Αλαλα. Used of …
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 5:38
19th Century
Bishop
Wailed greatly.—The word used is the same as that in 1 Corinthians 13:1, in connection with the tinkling (or …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:36–39
19th Century
Preacher
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And he suffered no man …
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On Mark 5:38
When Jesus arrived at Jairus’s house, a great commotion was taking place. Professional mourners had been secured and were already at work. Since Ja…
John Gill
On Mark 5:38
17th Century
Pastor
And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue ,
&c.] Along with him, and the three disciples above mention…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 5:35–43
17th Century
Minister
We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. But do we not have as much occ…