"Mark, pr. name"
Definition and meaning
Mark, pr. name
In the original Greek the word is written: Μᾶρκος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of markos (G3138) across the King James Bible.
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas,(touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
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Common questions
Strong's G3138 (markos) is a Greek word that means: Mark, pr. name It appears 8 times in the King James Bible.
The word markos (G3138) appears 8 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3138 is markos, a Greek word defined as: Mark, pr. name. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
markos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.