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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"><a href="/niv/mark/7.htm">New International Version</a> Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, &#8220Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. <a href="/nlt/mark/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “All of you listen,” he said, “and try to understand. <a href="/esv/mark/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having summoned the crowd again, He was saying to them, "Listen to Me, all, and understand: <a href="/kjv/mark/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: <a href="/nkjv/mark/7.htm">New King James Version</a> When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand: <a href="/nasb_/mark/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/nasb/mark/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, &#8220Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/nasb77/mark/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after He called the multitude to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/lsb/mark/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And after He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/amp/mark/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After He called the people to Him again, He began saying to them, “Listen [carefully] to Me, all of you, [hear] and understand [what I am saying]: <a href="/csb/mark/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Summoning the crowd again, he told them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/hcsb/mark/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Summoning the crowd again, He told them, &#8220Listen to Me, all of you, and understand: <a href="/asv/mark/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand: <a href="/cev/mark/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus called the crowd together again and said, "Pay attention and try to understand what I mean. <a href="/erv/mark/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand: <a href="/gwt/mark/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, all of you, and try to understand! <a href="/gnt/mark/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus called the crowd to him once more and said to them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/isv/mark/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he called to the crowd again and told them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand! <a href="/msb/mark/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Once again Jesus called the whole crowd to Him and said, ?All of you, listen to Me and understand: <a href="/net/mark/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand. <a href="/nheb/mark/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he called the crowd to himself again, and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/wbt/mark/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had called all the people to him, he said to them, Hearken to me every one of you, and understand. <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus called the people to Him again. "Listen to me, all of you," He said, "and understand. <a href="/web/mark/7.htm">World English Bible</a> He called all the multitude to himself and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having called near all the multitude, He said to them, “Listen to Me, you all, and understand; <a href="/blb/mark/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having summoned the crowd again, He was saying to them, "Listen to Me, all, and understand: <a href="/ylt/mark/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having called near all the multitude, he said to them, 'Hearken to me, ye all, and understand; <a href="/slt/mark/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having called all the crowd, he said to them, Hear me, all ye, and do ye understand:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And calling again the multitude unto him, he said to them: Hear ye me all, and understand. <a href="/cpdv/mark/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And again, calling the crowd to him, he said to them: “Listen to me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/nabre/mark/7.htm">New American Bible</a> He summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jesus called all the people and said to them, Hear me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua called to all the crowds, and he said to them, “Hear me all of you and understand.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he called the whole multitude to him, and said to them: Hear me, all of you, and understand. <a href="/godbey/mark/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And calling the crowd to Him again, He said to them, <FR>Hear all ye, and understand.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he called to him all the multitude, and said unto them, hear me all of you, and understand. <a href="/mace/mark/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then Jesus having called all the people to him, said, attend every one of you, and understand. <a href="/wey/mark/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus called the people to Him again. "Listen to me, all of you," He said, "and understand. <a href="/worrell/mark/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, again calling the multitude, He said to them, <FR>"Hear Me, all of you, and understand:<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And calling all the people to Him, He said unto them, <a href="/parallel/mark/7-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2171" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">What Defiles a Man</a> 13Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.” 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">Once again</a> <a href="/greek/4341.htm" title="4341: proskalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.">Jesus called</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd to Him</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">“All of you,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousate (V-AMA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">listen to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4920.htm" title="4920: synete (V-AMA-2P) -- To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.">understand:</a> 15Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">Matthew 15:10-11</a> Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. / A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” <a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Acts 10:14-15</a> “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a> I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8</a> But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. <a href="/colossians/2-20.htm">Colossians 2:20-22</a> If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations: / “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!”? / These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. <a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a> You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a> The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. <a href="/james/3-10.htm">James 3:10-12</a> Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be! / Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? / My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9-10</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? / I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalm 51:10</a> Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25-26</a> 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. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had called all the people to him, he said to them, Listen to me every one of you, and understand:when.<a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a> And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.<a href="/1_kings/22-28.htm">1 Kings 22:28</a> And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.<a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Psalm 49:1,2</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: … and understand.<a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Proverbs 8:5</a> O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.<a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9</a> And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.<a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Acts 8:30</a> And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/4-3.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/7-17.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/mark/7-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/7-17.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/mark/7-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 7</div>1. <a href="/mark/7-1.htm">The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.</a> 8. <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/7-14.htm">Food defiles not the man.</a> 24. <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;</a> 31. <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him This phrase indicates a recurring action in Jesus' ministry, where He often gathered people to teach them. The setting is likely in Galilee, a region where Jesus spent much of His ministry. The act of calling the crowd suggests His authority and the importance of His message. It reflects the pattern seen throughout the Gospels where Jesus engages with the masses, emphasizing His role as a teacher and leader. This gathering of the crowd can be seen as a fulfillment of the prophetic role of the Messiah, who would draw people to Himself (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>).and said, The act of speaking here is significant, as it underscores the oral tradition of teaching in Jewish culture. Jesus' words are central to His ministry, and His teachings often challenge existing religious norms. This moment is a continuation of His mission to reveal deeper spiritual truths to the people, contrasting with the Pharisees' focus on external rituals.“All of you, This inclusive address highlights the universal nature of Jesus' message. It is not limited to a select group but is intended for everyone present. This inclusivity is a hallmark of Jesus' ministry, breaking down social and religious barriers. It echoes the call to all nations seen in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).listen to Me The command to listen emphasizes the importance of Jesus' words. In Jewish tradition, listening is closely linked to obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>). Jesus is positioning Himself as the ultimate authority, whose teachings require attention and response. This call to listen is reminiscent of the Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism, underscoring the significance of His message.and understand: Understanding goes beyond mere hearing; it involves comprehending and internalizing the message. Jesus often spoke in parables, requiring His audience to seek deeper meaning. This call to understand is an invitation to discern spiritual truths, contrasting with the Pharisees' focus on external observance. It aligns with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where understanding is prized (<a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching the crowd, emphasizing the importance of understanding His message. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people gathered around Jesus, representing a diverse audience eager to hear His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are part of the broader context of <a href="/bsb/mark/7.htm">Mark 7</a>, where Jesus addresses their legalistic traditions. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Jesus' followers who are present and learning from His teachings, often needing further explanation. 5. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> The region where Jesus is teaching, a significant area for His ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a> Jesus emphasizes the need for attentive listening, which is crucial for understanding spiritual truths. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_over_rituals.htm">Understanding Over Rituals</a> The focus is on internal transformation rather than external compliance with traditions. <a href="/topical/h/heart_condition.htm">Heart Condition</a> True defilement comes from within, highlighting the need for a pure heart. <a href="/topical/a/active_engagement.htm">Active Engagement</a> Believers are called to actively engage with Jesus' teachings, seeking deeper understanding and application. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_faith.htm">Discernment in Faith</a> Developing discernment is essential for distinguishing between human traditions and God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_mark_7_14-15_align_with_ot_laws.htm">How can Jesus’ claim that all foods are clean (Mark 7:14–15) be reconciled with strict dietary laws in the Old Testament? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_mass_conservation_oppose_the_miracle.htm">How does the law of conservation of mass contradict the multiplication of loaves and fish?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_third_year.htm">What events marked Jesus' third year of ministry?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_jesus'_view_on_tradition.htm">How do we reconcile Jesus placing God’s command above human tradition with similar teachings about observance of ritual cleanliness in other scriptures (Matthew 15:3–9)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14, 15. - In the Authorized Version the beginning of this verse runs thus: "And when he had called all the people unto him, he said." But according to the best authorities, the adverb πάλιν should be inserted, and the words will run as follows: - And he called to him the multitude again. It is probable that he had waved them from him while he held this discourse with the scribes from Jerusalem. But now he calls the people near to him again, that all might hear that which concerned all alike. It is probable, indeed, that this discussion with the scribes may have taken place in the house, into which he again returned after having made this authoritative declaration to the multitude. The words are given with more emphasis here than as recorded by St. Matthew. Every one was solemnly invited to hearken and understand, while he announced a principle of the highest importance. Our Lord did not intend to disparage the difference between clean and unclean meats as it had been laid down in the Levitical Law. His object rather was to clear that teaching from the obscurities in which it had been involved by the scribes and Pharisees, who laid stress only on external acts. His object was to show that all impurity springs from the heart; and that, unless the heart is cleansed, all external washings are in vain. It is as though he said, "The scribes teach you that it is not lawful to eat with unwashen hands because unwashen hands make the food clean, and unclean food defiles the soul. But in this they err; because not that which enters from without into the mouth, but that which proceeds from within through the mouth, and so from the heart, if it be impure, - this defiles the man;" as he more fully explains at ver. 21. <a href="/commentaries/mark/7-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Once again πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. [Jesus] called προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd [to Him] ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. [and] said, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “All of you, πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. listen to Ἀκούσατέ (Akousate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Me μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. understand: σύνετε (synete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4920.htm">Strong's 4920: </a> To consider, understand, perceive. 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