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Mark 7

Mark 7:36

The Deaf and Mute Man · Mark 7:31–37
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Translations

Modern
Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.
Traditional
And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;
Literal
And He instructed them that they should tell no one. But as much as He was instructing them, they were proclaiming it more abundantly.
Latin
Et præcepit illis ne cui dicerent. Quanto autem eis præcipiebat, tanto magis plus prædicabant:

Interlinear

Greek
English
Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

Notes

Mark 7:36–37

Even though Jesus tried to avoid attention, his greatness could not be hidden. His character, his teaching, and his power to heal filled people with awe (deep wonder and respect).

Mark 7:31–37

  • This miracle is very similar in order and wording to the healing of the blind man in 8:22–26. Healing miracles in the Gospels often follow a similar pattern. As these stories were told and retold, their form and wording likely became more consistent.

  • This miracle also includes a change of location. Some think the next miracle happened in a Gentile area such as Sidon or the Decapolis. However, it is more likely that it took place after Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee. The next event clearly happens there (8:10), with no change in location mentioned.

Theme notes and profiles

The Secret of the Messiah

Events

Parallels

Matthew 9:27–34

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Corban Deaf, Deafness Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle Muteness Pharisees

Topics

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