Mark 7:3

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 7:3

BSB

Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.

AKJV

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

CPDV

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat without repeatedly washing their hands, holding to the tradition of the elders.

ERV

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

NHEB

(For the Pharisees, and all Jewish people, do not eat unless they wash their hands and forearms, holding to the Tradition of the Elders.

SMT

(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they vigorously wash hands, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 7:3

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Commentary for Mark 7:3

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

Overview of Mark 7:3

Summary

Jewish tradition requires frequent ritual hand washing

Event

Explanation of Jewish purification customs

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD