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Mark 7

Mark 7:9

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

Modern
He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.
Traditional
And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
Literal
And He was saying to them, “Nobly do you set aside the commandment of God so that you might keep your tradition.
Latin
Et dicebat illis: Bene irritum facitis præceptum Dei, ut traditionem vestram servetis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Ablution: General Scriptures Concerning Children: False Instruction of 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 Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Washing of Hands Purification: Scriptures Relating To Purification: Traditions of the Elders Concerning Seek Truth The Scriptures: The Wicked: Make, of None Effect Through Their Traditions Tradition: Commandments of Men Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Worship of False Gods