Mark 6:25
New International Version
At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

New Living Translation
So the girl hurried back to the king and told him, “I want the head of John the Baptist, right now, on a tray!”

English Standard Version
And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

Berean Standard Bible
At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

Berean Literal Bible
And having entered immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, "I desire that you give to me the head of John the Baptist upon a platter at once."

King James Bible
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

New King James Version
Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

New American Standard Bible
Immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

NASB 1995
Immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

NASB 1977
And immediately she came in haste before the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me right away the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

Amplified Bible
And she rushed back to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter!”

Christian Standard Bible
At once she hurried to the king and said, “I want you to give me John the Baptist’s head on a platter immediately.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately she hurried to the king and said, “I want you to give me John the Baptist’s head on a platter—right now!”

American Standard Version
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

Contemporary English Version
The girl hurried back and told Herod, "Here and now on a serving plate I want the head of John the Baptist!"

English Revised Version
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the girl hurried back to the king with her request. She said, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter at once."

Good News Translation
The girl hurried back at once to the king and demanded, "I want you to give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a plate!"

International Standard Version
Immediately the girl hurried back to the king with her request, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter."

Majority Standard Bible
At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”

NET Bible
Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request: "I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately."

New Heart English Bible
And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter."

Webster's Bible Translation
And she came in forthwith with haste to the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou shouldst give me, immediately, in a dish, the head of John the Baptist.

Weymouth New Testament
The girl immediately came in, in haste, to the King and made her request. "My desire is," she said, "that you will give me, here and now, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist."

World English Bible
She came in immediately with haste to the king and requested, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, “I will that you may immediately give me the head of John the Immerser on a plate.”

Berean Literal Bible
And having entered immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying, "I desire that you give to me the head of John the Baptist upon a platter at once."

Young's Literal Translation
and having come in immediately with haste unto the king, she asked, saying, 'I will that thou mayest give me presently, upon a plate, the head of John the Baptist.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And having come quickly with haste to the king, she asked, saying, I wish that thou wouldest give me by itself, upon a board, the head of John the Immerser.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when she was come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: I will that forthwith thou give me in a dish, the head of John the Baptist.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately, when she had entered with haste to the king, she petitioned him, saying: “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

New American Bible
The girl hurried back to the king’s presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

New Revised Standard Version
Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And immediately she entered cautiously to the king, and said to him, I do wish in this very hour that you may give me on a tray the head of John the Baptist.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
At once she entered with diligence to the King, and she said to him, “I want you to give me on a dish, this hour, the head of Yohannan The Baptizer.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And she came in immediately, with haste, to the king, and made her request, saying: I desire that you give me, at once, in a dish, the head of John the Immerser.

Godbey New Testament
And she having come in to the king, immediately with haste asked him, saying; I wish, that you may give to me immediately, the head of John the Baptist in a charger.

Haweis New Testament
And she came in immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist.

Mace New Testament
upon which she instantly fled to the king, and said, I desire to have John the Baptist's head brought hither immediately in a charger.

Weymouth New Testament
The girl immediately came in, in haste, to the King and made her request. "My desire is," she said, "that you will give me, here and now, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist."

Worrell New Testament
And, coming in straight-way, in haste, to the king, she asked, saying, "I wish that you would, forthwith, give me on a dish, the head of John the Immerser."

Worsley New Testament
And immediately she came in again with eagerness to the king, and said, I desire that thou wouldst give me directly the head of John the baptist in a dish.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Beheading of John
24Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” 25 At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” 26The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.…

Cross References
Matthew 14:8
Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Esther 5:3
“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.”

Esther 5:6
And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

Esther 7:2
and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

1 Kings 2:20
“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”

Matthew 14:6-11
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod / so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. / Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” ...

1 Samuel 28:8-14
So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” / But the woman replied, “Surely you know what Saul has done, how he has killed the mediums and spiritists in the land. Why have you set a trap to get me killed?” / Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.” ...

2 Samuel 13:28-29
Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” / So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule.

1 Kings 19:2
So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!”

2 Kings 5:5-6
“Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. / And the letter that he took to the king of Israel stated: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman, so that you may cure him of his leprosy.”

Daniel 5:2-3
Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines.

Judges 11:30-31
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.”

Judges 11:39
After two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she had never had relations with a man. So it has become a custom in Israel

1 Samuel 25:21-22
Now David had just said, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good. / May God punish David, and ever so severely, if I let one male belonging to Nabal survive until morning.”

2 Samuel 3:30
(Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)


Treasury of Scripture

And she came in straightway with haste to the king, and asked, saying, I will that you give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

with haste.

Proverbs 1:16
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

Romans 3:15
Their feet are swift to shed blood:

a charger.

Numbers 7:13,19
And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: …

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Mark 6
1. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.
7. He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.
14. Various opinions of Jesus.
16. John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.
30. The apostles return from preaching.
34. The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.
45. Jesus walks on the sea;
53. and heals all who touch him.














At once
This phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the request. In the Greek, the word used is "εὐθύς" (euthys), which conveys a sense of straightaway or immediately. This reflects the impulsive and rash nature of Herodias's daughter, who, without hesitation, acts upon her mother's vengeful desire. The urgency here underscores the intensity of the situation and the lack of deliberation, highlighting the dangerous consequences of hasty decisions.

she hurried
The Greek word "σπεύδω" (speudō) is used here, meaning to hasten or to make haste. This further emphasizes the swiftness of her actions. The historical context reveals a culture where royal commands were executed promptly, reflecting the power dynamics at play. Herodias's daughter is eager to fulfill her mother's wish, showing her complicity in the plot against John the Baptist.

to the king
The reference to "the king" is to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Although not a king in the full sense, he is referred to as such in the Gospels. This highlights the political tension and the moral corruption within Herod's court. Herod's authority is juxtaposed with his moral weakness, as he is manipulated by those around him.

with this request
The word "αἴτημα" (aitēma) in Greek signifies a demand or petition. This is not a humble request but a bold and audacious demand, reflecting the manipulative and sinister nature of Herodias's scheme. The request is not just a personal vendetta but a challenge to the prophetic voice of John the Baptist, who stood for truth and righteousness.

I want you to give me
This phrase reveals the assertiveness and entitlement of Herodias's daughter. The Greek construction implies a command rather than a polite request, showcasing her boldness in the presence of the king. It reflects the influence of Herodias over her daughter and the extent of her desire for revenge.

the head of John the Baptist
This gruesome request is the climax of Herodias's plot against John. John the Baptist, a prophet and forerunner of Christ, had openly criticized Herod's unlawful marriage to Herodias. The request for his head symbolizes the silencing of truth and the triumph of evil over righteousness, albeit temporarily. It serves as a stark reminder of the cost of discipleship and the persecution faced by those who stand for God's truth.

on a platter
The imagery of a platter, or "πίναξ" (pinax) in Greek, adds a macabre and ceremonial aspect to the request. It reflects the decadence and moral decay of Herod's court, where human life is treated with contempt and reduced to a spectacle. This detail underscores the brutality and inhumanity of the act, serving as a powerful indictment of the corrupting influence of power and the lengths to which people will go to satisfy their sinful desires.

(25) By and by.--We hardly recognise in this word, so much has its meaning altered, St. Mark's familiar "forthwith" or "immediately." At the period when our version was made it was, however (as we find in Shakespeare), in common use as an equivalent. (Comp. Matthew 13:21.)

Verse 25. - I will that thou forthwith give me in a charger (ἐπὶ πίνακι) the head of John the Baptist. John the Baptist seems to have had a presentiment of his speedy end when he said, "He must increase, but must decrease."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
At once
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

[the girl] hurried back
εἰσελθοῦσα (eiselthousa)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

king
βασιλέα (basilea)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

with her request:
ᾐτήσατο (ētēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

“I want
Θέλω (Thelō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

you to give
δῷς (dōs)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

me
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

head
κεφαλὴν (kephalēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.

of John
Ἰωάννου (Iōannou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Baptist
Βαπτιστοῦ (Baptistou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 910: From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

a platter
πίνακι (pinaki)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4094: A plate, platter, disc, dish. Apparently a form of plax; a plate.

immediately.”
ἐξαυτῆς (exautēs)
Adverb
Strong's 1824: Immediately, instantly, at once. From ek and the genitive case singular feminine of autos; from that hour, i.e. Instantly.


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