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Mark 7

1 And there are gathered together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • came together G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of the scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • which came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine

2 and had seen that some of his disciples ate their bread with defiled, that is, unwashen, hands.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when they saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • with G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • defiled G2839 (κοινός) — common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is to say G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with unwashen G449 (ἄνιπτος) — without ablution
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • they found fault G3201 (μέμφομαι) — to blame

3 (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands diligently, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the Jews G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • they wash G3538 (νίπτω) — to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
  • hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • oft G4435 (πυγμή) — the clenched hand, i.e. (only in dative case as adverb) with the fist (hard scrubbing)
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • holding G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
  • the tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law
  • of the elders G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"

4 and when they come from the marketplace, except they bathe themselves, they eat not; and many other things there are, which they have received to hold, washings of cups, and pots, and brasen vessels.)

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the market G58 (ἀγορά) — properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare
  • except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • they wash G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • they eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • other things G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • there be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they have received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • to hold G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
  • the washing G909 (βαπτισμός) — ablution (ceremonial or Christian)
  • of cups G4221 (ποτήριον) — a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
  • pots G3582 (ξέστης) — by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modi…
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • brasen vessels G5473 (χαλκίον) — a copper dish
  • of tables G2825 (κλίνη) — a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)

5 And the Pharisees and the scribes ask him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with defiled hands?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
  • the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • asked G1905 (ἐπερωτάω) — to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law
  • of the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • bread G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • with G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • unwashen G449 (ἄνιπτος) — without ablution
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)

6 And he said unto them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • He answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
  • hath G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • Isaiah G2268 (Ἡσαΐας) — Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite
  • prophesied G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hypocrites G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hypocrites G5273 (ὑποκριτής) — an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e. (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite"
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • honoureth G5091 (τιμάω) — to prize, i.e. fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • with G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with G5491 (χεῖλος) — a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
  • lips G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lips G5491 (χεῖλος) — a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • is G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively)
  • far G4206 (πόῤῥω) — forwards, i.e. at a distance
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

7 But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Howbeit G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • in vain G3155 (μάτην) — folly, i.e. (adverbially) to no purpose
  • do they worship G4576 (σέβομαι) — to revere, i.e. adore
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • teaching G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • doctrines G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
  • the commandments G1778 (ἔνταλμα) — an injunction, i.e. religious precept
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

8 Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • laying aside G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • ye hold G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
  • the tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law
  • of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • the washing G909 (βαπτισμός) — ablution (ceremonial or Christian)
  • of pots G3582 (ξέστης) — by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modi…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • cups G4221 (ποτήριον) — a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • like things G3946 (παρόμοιος) — alike nearly, i.e. similar
  • ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

9 And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Full well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
  • ye reject G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
  • the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye may keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • your own G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law

10 For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Honour G5091 (τιμάω) — to prize, i.e. fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • Whoso curseth G2551 (κακολογέω) — to revile
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • let him die G5053 (τελευτάω) — to finish life (by implication, of ), i.e. expire (demise)
  • the death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

11 but ye say, If a man shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is Corban, that is to say, Given to God;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • to his father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to his father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • Corban G2878 (κορβᾶν) — a votive offering and the offering; a consecrated present (to the Temple fund); by extension (the latter term) the Treasury itself, i.e. the room where the c…
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is to say G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a gift G1435 (δῶρον) — a present; specially, a sacrifice
  • by G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • whatsoever G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • thou mightest be profited G5623 (ὠφελέω) — to be useful, i.e. to benefit
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

12 ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye suffer G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • ought G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • for G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • for G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)

13 making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things ye do.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Making G208 (ἀκυρόω) — to invalidate
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • of none effect G208 (ἀκυρόω) — to invalidate
  • through your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye have delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • like things G3946 (παρόμοιος) — alike nearly, i.e. similar
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

14 And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when he had called G4341 (προσκαλέομαι) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Hearken G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • understand G4920 (συνίημι) — to put together, i.e. (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously

15 there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • from without G1855 (ἔξωθεν) — external(-ly)
  • a man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • entering G1531 (εἰσπορεύομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • defile G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the things which come out G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • are they G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • that defile G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • the man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

16

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • let him hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)

17 And when he was entered into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked of him the parable.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • he was entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • asked G1905 (ἐπερωτάω) — to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • the parable G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage

18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • without understanding G801 (ἀσύνετος) — unintelligent; by implication, wicked
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Do ye G3539 (νοιέω) — to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • perceive G3539 (νοιέω) — to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • whatsoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • thing from without G1855 (ἔξωθεν) — external(-ly)
  • entereth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • entereth G1531 (εἰσπορεύομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • defile G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

19 because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the draught? This he said, making all meats clean.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it entereth G1531 (εἰσπορεύομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the belly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the belly G2836 (κοιλία) — a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • goeth out G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • the draught G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the draught G856 (ἀφεδρών) — a place of sitting apart, i.e. a privy
  • purging G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • meats G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • meats G1033 (βρῶμα) — food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law

20 And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • That which cometh out G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • defileth G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)

21 For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • from within G2081 (ἔσωθεν) — from inside; also used as equivalent to (inside)
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of the heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • proceed G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
  • thoughts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • thoughts G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
  • adulteries G3430 (μοιχεία) — adultery
  • fornications G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
  • murders G5408 (φόνος) — murder

22 covetings, wickednesses, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, railing, pride, foolishness:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Thefts G2829 (κλοπή) — stealing
  • covetousness G4124 (πλεονεξία) — avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion
  • wickedness G4189 (πονηρία) — depravity, i.e. (specially), malice; plural (concretely) plots, sins
  • deceit G1388 (δόλος) — a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
  • lasciviousness G766 (ἀσέλγεια) — licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)
  • an G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • blasphemy G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • pride G5243 (ὑπερηφανία) — haughtiness
  • foolishness G877 (ἀφροσύνη) — senselessness, i.e. (euphemistically) egotism; (morally) recklessness

23 all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • All G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • evil things G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • come G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • from within G2081 (ἔσωθεν) — from inside; also used as equivalent to (inside)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • defile G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • the man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

24 And from thence he arose, and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered into a house, and would have no man know it; and he could not be hid.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • from thence G1564 (ἐκεῖθεν) — thence
  • he arose G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • and went G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the borders G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the borders G3181 (μεθόριος) — bounded alongside, i.e. contiguous (neuter plural as noun, frontier)
  • of Tyre G5184 (Τύρος)
  • Sidon G4605 (Σιδών) — Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
  • entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • an house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • an house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • and would have G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • but G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he could G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • be hid G2990 (λανθάνω) — to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used adverbially, unwittingly

25 But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • a G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • young daughter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • young daughter G2365 (θυγάτριον) — a daughterling
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • an G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • unclean G169 (ἀκάθαρτος) — impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))
  • spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and fell G4363 (προσπίπτω) — to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
  • at G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)

26 Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she besought him that he would cast forth the demon out of her daughter.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • The woman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a Greek G1674 (Ἑλληνίς) — a Grecian (i.e. non-Jewish) woman
  • a Syrophenician G4949 (Συροφοίνισσα) — a Syro-phœnician woman, i.e. a female native of Phœnicia in Syria
  • by nation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by nation G1085 (γένος) — "kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • she besought G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he would cast forth G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • the devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the devil G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G2364 (θυγάτηρ) — a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • daughter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • daughter G2364 (θυγάτηρ) — a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

27 And he said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Let G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • be filled G5526 (χορτάζω) — to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • meet G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
  • to take G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the children’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children’s G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • bread G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • unto the dogs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the dogs G2952 (κυνάριον) — a puppy

28 But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • she answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Yes G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • yet G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the dogs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dogs G2952 (κυνάριον) — a puppy
  • under G5270 (ὑποκάτω) — down under, i.e. beneath
  • the table G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the table G5132 (τράπεζα) — a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at inte…
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the children’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children’s G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • crumbs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • crumbs G5589 (ψιχίον) — a little bit or morsel

29 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the demon is gone out of thy daughter.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • For G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • saying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • saying G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • go thy way G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • the devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the devil G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity
  • is gone out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • daughter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • daughter G2364 (θυγάτηρ) — a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)

30 And she went away unto her house, and found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when she was come G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • she found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • the devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the devil G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity
  • gone out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • her daughter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • her daughter G2364 (θυγάτηρ) — a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
  • laid G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the bed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bed G2825 (κλίνη) — a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)

31 And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • departing G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the coasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coasts G3725 (ὅριον) — a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region)
  • of Tyre G5184 (Τύρος)
  • Sidon G4605 (Σιδών) — Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine
  • he came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • of Galilee G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Galilee G1056 (Γαλιλαία) — Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
  • through G303 (ἀνά) — properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.)
  • the midst G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • of the coasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the coasts G3725 (ὅριον) — a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region)
  • of Decapolis G1179 (Δεκάπολις) — the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a district in Syria

32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they bring G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • one that was deaf G2974 (κωφός) — blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
  • and had an impediment in his speech G3424 (μογιλάλος) — hardly talking, i.e. dumb (tongue-tied)
  • they beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • put G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • his hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • his hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • upon G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)

33 And he took him aside from the multitude privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he took G618 (ἀπολαμβάνω) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • aside G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the multitude G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • and put G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fingers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fingers G1147 (δάκτυλος) — a finger
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ears G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • he spit G4429 (πτύω) — to spit
  • and touched G680 (ἅπτομαι) — properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. to touch (in many implied relations)
  • tongue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)

34 and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • looking up G308 (ἀναβλέπω) — to look up; by implication, to recover sight
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • he sighed G4727 (στενάζω) — to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Ephphatha G2188 (ἐφφαθά) — be opened!
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Be opened G1272 (διανοίγω) — to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)

35 And his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • ears G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ears G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • were opened G1272 (διανοίγω) — to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)
  • the string G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the string G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or disability
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • tongue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • was loosed G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
  • he spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • plain G3723 (ὀρθῶς) — in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally)

36 And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he charged G1291 (διαστέλλομαι) — to set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • they should tell G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the more G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • charged G1291 (διαστέλλομαι) — to set (oneself) apart (figuratively, distinguish), i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • so much the more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • a great deal G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
  • they published G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

37 And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • were G1605 (ἐκπλήσσω) — to strike with astonishment
  • beyond measure G5249 (ὑπερπερισσῶς) — superabundantly, i.e. exceedingly
  • astonished G1605 (ἐκπλήσσω) — to strike with astonishment
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • He hath done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
  • he maketh G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the deaf G2974 (κωφός) — blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the dumb G216 (ἄλαλος) — mute
  • to speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words