Mar 8:12 | TNotes | STEP | 8:12 I tell you the truth: Jesus’ response was as strong as an oath meaning, “[May God’s judgment fall upon me] if I give this generation any such sign. ” Such oaths express an unbending commitment (see Gen 14:22-23 ; Num 32:10-11 ; Ruth 1:17 ; 1 Sam 3:17 ; 20:13 ; 2 Sam 3:35 ; 19:13 ). • Jesus elsewhere describes this generation as “adulterous and sinful” (Mark 8:38 ) and “faithless” (9:19 ).

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bGen 14:22-23►

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iMark 8:38►

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‏ Mark 8:12

8:12 ^a I tell you the truth: Jesus’ response was as strong as an oath meaning, “[May God’s judgment fall upon me] if I give this generation any such sign.” Such oaths express an unbending commitment (see Gen 14:22-23 ^b; Num 32:10-11 ^c; Ruth 1:17 ^d; 1 Sam 3:17 ^e; 20:13 ^f; 2 Sam 3:35 ^g; 19:13 ^h).

• Jesus elsewhere describes this generation as “adulterous and sinful” (Mark 8:38 ⁱ) and “faithless” (9:19 ^j).