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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For you ignore God’s law and substitute your own tradition.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Having neglected the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, <i>as</i> the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men— the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Leaving the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You disregard <i>and</i> neglect the commandment of God, and cling [faithfully] to the tradition of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abandoning the command of God, you hold on to human tradition.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Disregarding the command of God, you keep the tradition of men.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You disobey God's commands in order to obey what humans have taught. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"You abandon the commandments of God to follow human traditions."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"You put aside God's command and obey human teachings." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men?the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other similar things you do.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Having no regard for the command of God, you hold fast to human tradition."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Having left the commandment of God, you hold tightly to human tradition."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"You neglect God's Commandment: you hold fast to men's traditions."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for having put away the command of God, you hold the tradition of men, immersions of pots and cups; and many other such like things you do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Having neglected the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for, having put away the command of God, ye hold the tradition of men, baptisms of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For having left the command of God, ye hold firmly to the tradition of men, the immersion of measures and cups: and many other such like things ye do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For leaving the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, the washing of pots and of cups: and many other things you do like to these. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For abandoning the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men, to the washing of pitchers and cups. And you do many other things similar to these.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For you have ignored the commandment of God, and you observe the tradition of men, such as the washing of cups and pots, and a great many other things like these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“You forsake the commandments of God and you keep the traditions of the sons of men: washings of cups and pots and many such things like these.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For, neglecting the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, the immersion of pitchers and cups; and many other things like these you do.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>For having left the commandment of God, you are holding the tradition of men.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye practise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for laying aside what is of divine appointment, you stick to their human traditions, about the washing of pots, and cups, and many other the like practices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"You neglect God's Commandment: you hold fast to men's traditions."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Having left the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>For laying aside the commandment of God, ye retain the tradition of men, <Fr><i>as</i><FR> the washings of pots and cups, and many other such like things.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/7-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2123" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Tradition and Worship</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Aphentes (V-APA-NMP) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">You have disregarded</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1785.htm" title="1785: entolēn (N-AFS) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">commandment</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: krateite (V-PIA-2P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">to keep</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3862.htm" title="3862: paradosin (N-AFS) -- An instruction, tradition. From paradidomi; transmission, i.e. a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law.">tradition</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of men.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">Matthew 15:3-9</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? / For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a></span><br />See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23-28</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. / You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31</a></span><br />So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-8.htm">Jeremiah 7:8-10</a></span><br />But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail. / Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Titus 1:14</a></span><br />and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">2 Timothy 3:5</a></span><br />having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11-15</a></span><br />“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Amos 5:21-24</a></span><br />“I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Romans 2:28-29</a></span><br />A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. / No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Galatians 1:14</a></span><br />I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a></span><br />But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a></span><br />For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Micah 6:6-8</a></span><br />With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things you do.</p><p class="hdg">laying.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-12.htm">Isaiah 1:12</a></b></br> When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts?</p><p class="hdg">the tradition.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Mark 7:3,4</a></b></br> For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash <i>their</i> hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Command</a> <a href="/matthew/22-38.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/mark/7-5.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Neglecting</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Pitchers</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Pots</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-24.htm">Tightly</a> <a href="/mark/7-5.htm">Tradition</a> <a href="/mark/7-5.htm">Traditions</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Washings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Command</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/8-23.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/mark/10-16.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/mark/8-13.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Neglecting</a> <a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Pitchers</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Pots</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Tightly</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Tradition</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Traditions</a> <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/luke/5-2.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Washings</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/7-1.htm">The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/7-8.htm">They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Food defiles not the man.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/7-24.htm">He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/7-31.htm">and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/mark/7.htm">Mark 7</a>, Jesus addresses the Pharisees and scribes who prioritize their traditions over God's commandments. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God's laws are often contrasted with human customs (<a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a>). The commandment of God refers to the Torah, the divine law given to Moses, which was central to Jewish life and worship. The disregard for God's commandment is a recurring issue in the Old Testament, where Israel often strayed from God's laws, leading to prophetic rebukes and calls for repentance (<a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23-24</a>).<p><b>to keep the tradition of men.</b><br>The tradition of men refers to the oral traditions and interpretations developed by Jewish leaders over centuries, which were intended to safeguard the Torah but often became burdensome and overshadowed the original intent of God's law. These traditions included various purity laws and rituals not explicitly found in Scripture. Jesus criticizes these traditions because they can lead to legalism and a focus on external compliance rather than internal righteousness. This critique is echoed in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a>, where Paul warns against being taken captive by human traditions. The conflict between divine commandments and human traditions is a central theme in Jesus' ministry, emphasizing the need for a heart aligned with God's will rather than mere ritual observance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and scribes, challenging their adherence to human traditions over God's commandments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a></b><br>Religious leaders of the time who are known for their strict observance of the law and traditions. They are the recipients of Jesus' rebuke in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are present during this confrontation and are learning from His teachings and interactions with the religious leaders.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where many of these religious leaders come from, representing the center of Jewish religious life and authority.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tradition_of_the_elders.htm">Tradition of the Elders</a></b><br>Refers to the oral traditions and interpretations of the law that had been passed down and were held in high regard by the Pharisees and scribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_commandments.htm">Prioritizing God's Commandments</a></b><br>Believers are called to prioritize God's commandments over human traditions. This requires discernment and a commitment to Scripture as the ultimate authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_legalism.htm">The Danger of Legalism</a></b><br>Legalism can lead to a focus on external compliance rather than internal transformation. Christians should seek a heart aligned with God's will rather than mere outward conformity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/tradition_vs._scripture.htm">Tradition vs. Scripture</a></b><br>While traditions can be valuable, they must be evaluated against Scripture. Traditions should not overshadow or contradict the clear teachings of the Bible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_over_ritual.htm">Heart Over Ritual</a></b><br>God desires genuine worship from the heart rather than empty rituals. Believers should examine their motives and ensure their worship is sincere and heartfelt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_reformation.htm">Continuous Reformation</a></b><br>The church and individual believers must continually reform and align their practices with Scripture, ensuring that traditions serve to enhance, not hinder, their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'corban'_mean.htm">What does 'Corban' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_guard_hearts_and_minds.htm">What does 'God is a Healer' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_the_church_suppress_science.htm">Why did the Catholic Church suppress scientific discoveries (e.g., Galileo) if truth comes from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_they_honor_me_with_lips,_not_hearts.htm">Do they honor me with lips, not hearts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">As the washing of pots and cups.</span>--Many of the better MSS. omit the whole of the latter part of this verse. On internal grounds, however, it is hardly likely that such words should have been added as a note, and it <span class= "ital">is</span> likely enough that the passage should have been altered by a transcriber, to make it agree with the report in St. Matthew.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/7-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You have disregarded</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀφέντες</span> <span class="translit">(Aphentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commandment</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐντολὴν</span> <span class="translit">(entolēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to keep</span><br /><span class="grk">κρατεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(krateite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tradition</span><br /><span class="grk">παράδοσιν</span> <span class="translit">(paradosin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3862.htm">Strong's 3862: </a> </span><span class="str2">An instruction, tradition. From paradidomi; transmission, i.e. a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνθρώπων</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. 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