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Mark 7

Mark 7:13

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

Modern
Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
Traditional
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Literal
…making void the word of God for your tradition, which you delivered. And you do many things as such.”
Latin
…rescindentes verbum Dei per traditionem vestram, quam tradidistis: et similia hujusmodi multa facitis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”

Notes

Mark 7:13

  • The result of such traditions was to cancel the word of God.

  • in many such matters: This was not a unique instance (see, for example, Isaiah 1:10–20 and 58:1–14).

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Corban Heal, Healing Hypocrisy Mark, Gospel of Miracle Pharisees Scribe Talitha Cumi Talmud Vow, Vows Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

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