Bible Commentary

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. But those things which proceed out of the mouth,…. Meaning not material things, as spittle, vomit, c. but, as it follows, which come forth from the heart: are first conceived and formed there, and then come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:18”

Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? Mat 15:17-20 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts. Our evil thoughts I. When may your thoughts be counted voluntary, and we be truly and justly answerable for then? 1. When … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:17”

And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 16. without understanding ] Cp. the “spiritual understanding,” Col 1:9, and “knowledge in the mystery of Christ,” Eph 3:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 16. Are ye also yet without understanding?] The word , which we translate yet, should be here rendered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:16”

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. See also Mar 7:17-23. Then answered Peter, and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable – See the notes at Mat 13:3. The word parable sometimes means a dark or obscure saying, Psa 78:2. Peter meant, Explain to us more fully this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:15”

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 14. blind leaders of the blind ] The proverb which follows is quoted in a different connection, Luk 6:39; cp. also ch. Mat 23:16. fall into the ditch ] Palestine abounded in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:14”

But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 13. Every plant ] Not a wild flower, but a cultivated plant or tree; the word occurs here only in N. T.; in LXX. version of O. T. it is used of the vine, the most carefully … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:13”

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 12. the Pharisees were offended ] A proof of the influence of the Pharisees. The disciples believed that Christ would be concerned to have offended those who stood so high in popular favour. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:12”

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 11. defileth ] Literally, maketh common; cp. “common or unclean,” Act 10:14. “The Pharisees esteemed ‘defiled’ men for ‘ common and vulgar’ men; on the contrary, a religious man among men is ‘a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:11”

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 10. he called the multitude ] The moment our Lord turns to the people, His teaching is by parables. This appeal to the multitude as worthier than the Pharisees to receive the divine truths is significant of the popular character of the Kingdom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:10”

But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men. Verse 9. In vain they do worship me, c.] By the traditions of the elders, not only the word of God was perverted, but his worship also was greatly corrupted. But the Jews were not the only people who have acted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 15:9”