Mark 7:11

But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.

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Other Translations for Mark 7:11

BSB

But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, 'Whatever you would have received from me is Corban' (that is, a gift devoted to God),

AKJV

But you say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me; he shall be free.

CPDV

But you say, 'If a man will have said to his father or mother: Korban, (which is a gift) whatever is from me will be to your benefit,'

ERV

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;

NHEB

But you say, 'If anyone tells his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban, that is to say, given to God;"'

SMT

And ye say, If a man say to father or mother, Corban, which is, a gift, whatever thou be profited by me;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 7:11

ButG1161Conjunction yeG5210 sayG3004Verb IfG1437ConjunctionamanG444Noun MasculineshallsayG2036tohisfatherG3962Noun Masculine orG2228 motherG3384Noun FeminineItisCorbanG2878Noun MasculinethatistosayG3603VerbagiftG1435Noun Neuter byG1537Preposition whatsoeverG1437Conjunction thouG3739mightestbeprofitedbyG5623Verb meG1700heshallbefree

Commentary for Mark 7:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 7:11

Summary

Leaders permit escape from parental duty through dedication

Event

Jesus exposes loophole in parental support law

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD