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Mark 7

Mark 7:10

The Tradition of the Elders · Mark 7:1–13
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Translations

Modern
For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
Traditional
For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:
Literal
For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘The one speaking evil of father or mother, in death let him end.’
Latin
Moyses enim dixit: Honora patrem tuum, et matrem tuam. Et: Qui maledixerit patri, vel matri, morte moriatur.

Interlinear

Greek
English
For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’

Notes

Mark 7:9–13

Next, Jesus gives an example where the Pharisees’ traditions went against God’s law. Their traditions allowed them to avoid what God’s law required.

Mark 7:1–23

This account does not connect directly to what comes before it. It simply fits a general setting, such as "At one point in the ministry of Jesus."

After Mark sets the scene (7:1–4), he introduces the Pharisees' question (7:5). Then Jesus responds to the question (6–23).

The first part of the response focuses on two Old Testament passages (7:6–13). It also includes a two-part critique (strong criticism) of the Pharisees’ traditions (7:6–8, 9–13).

In the second part, Jesus explains what truly defiles a person (what makes someone unclean before God; 7:14–23).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 15:1–9

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Exodus Corban Genesis, Book of Heal, Healing Holiness Hypocrisy Mark, Gospel of Miracle Moses Pharisees Scribe Talmud

Topics

Children Being Obedient Children: False Instruction of Children: Punishment of Children: Wicked Commandments of Men Dedication of Property often Perverted Ecclesiasticism: Traditional Rules of the Jewish Jesus, the Christ: He Justifies his Disciples in Eating Without Washing Their Hands (At Capernaum) Moses: Prophecies of Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Washing of Hands Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament The Scriptures: The Wicked: Make, of None Effect Through Their Traditions Wicked Children: Punishment of, For: Cursing Parents