Bible Commentary

And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, [it] cannot defile him; Christ checks his disciples for understanding things no better. Ignorance is more excusable in those who are strangers to God and Christ than in those that have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:18”

And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. 17. his disciples ] From St Matthew we learn that the questioner was St Peter (Mat 15:15). As in the walking on the water, so here, he modestly suppresses himself in the Gospel which was written under … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:17”

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. [See comments on Mt 11:15]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible 1) “If any man have ears to hear,” (interpolated, not in older manuscripts) an echo from Mar 7:14. This emphasizes personal responsibility … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:16”

There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. The addition of these words, If any man have ears to hear, let him hear, confirm what I observed before, that our Saviour looked upon what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:15”

And when he had called all the people [unto him,] he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one [of you,] and understand: 14. all the people ] Rather, when He had called the people again unto Him. As Wyclif has it in his Version, “and he eftsone clepinge to be cumpanye of peple.” Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:14”

Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. 13. through your tradition ] The Jews distinguished between the “Written Law” and the traditional or “Unwritten Law.” The Unwritten Law was said to have been orally delivered by God to Moses, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:13”

And ye suffer him no more to do aught for his father or his mother; And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father, or his mother. According to the Jewish canons w, if a man vowed a thing which is contrary to a command, he was obliged to keep his vow, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:12”

But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, [It is] Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; [he] shall be [free]. 11. If a man shall say ] Literally it runs, If a man shall say to his father or his mother, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:11”

For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: 10. Honour thy father ] The words are quoted partly from Exo 20:12, and partly from Exo 21:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 10. For Moses said, &c.] See all these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:10”

And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. Verse 9. Full well] , -a strong irony. How noble is your conduct! From conscientious attachment to your own traditions ye have annihilated the commandments of God! That ye may keep] But , that ye … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 7:9”