Mark 2:7
Strong's Lexicon
“Why
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

{does} this [man]
οὗτος (houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

speak
λαλεῖ (lalei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

like this ?
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

He is blaspheming !
βλασφημεῖ (blasphēmei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.

Who
τίς (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

can
δύναται (dynatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

forgive
ἀφιέναι (aphienai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

sins
ἁμαρτίας (hamartias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 266: From hamartano; a sin.

but
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

God
Θεός (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

alone ?
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
“Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?

Young's Literal Translation
‘Why doth this one thus speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins except one—God?’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Why does He speak like this? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? ”

New American Standard Bible
"Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?"

King James Bible
Why doth this [man] thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Parallel Verses
New International Version
"Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

New Living Translation
"What is he saying? This is blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!"

English Standard Version
“Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

New American Standard Bible
"Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?"

King James Bible
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Why does He speak like this? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

International Standard Version
"Why does this man talk this way? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

NET Bible
"Why does this man speak this way? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

American Standard Version
Why doth this man thus speak? he blasphemeth: who can forgive sins but one, even God?

English Revised Version
Why doth this man thus speak? he blasphemeth: who can forgive sins but one, even God?

Young's Literal Translation
'Why doth this one thus speak evil words? who is able to forgive sins except one -- God?'
















Cross References
Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Matthew 9:3
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

Mark 2:6
But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

Mark 2:8
And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Mark 1:1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark 2:5
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Mark 2:4
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

Mark 2:9
Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Mark 2:10
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
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