Mark 8:29 Meaning and Explanation
“And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus makes the question personal, and Peter answers for the Twelve: thou art the Christ.
What Does Mark 8:29 Mean?
The question turns from the crowds to the companions: but whom say ye that I am? Peter speaks for the group and gives the confession toward which the entire first half of Mark has been building — thou art the Christ, the Anointed One, the King long promised to Israel.
Christ is a title, not a surname: the Messiah anointed to redeem and to reign. Everything in discipleship flows from this question, because it cannot be answered secondhand. Reports about what others say will not do; Jesus asks each follower directly, and the answer determines the road that follows. Peter has the right word, and the verses ahead will test whether he has the right meaning.
Mark 8:29 in the Original Language
Christos (Χριστός), 'Christ' -- the Anointed One; the Greek form of the Hebrew title Messiah.
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What does Mark 8:29 mean?
Jesus makes the question personal, and Peter answers for the Twelve: thou art the Christ.