Mark 7:8

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

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Other Translations for Mark 7:8

BSB

You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men."

AKJV

For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things you do.

CPDV

For abandoning the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men, to the washing of pitchers and cups. And you do many other things similar to these."

ERV

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

NHEB

"For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to human tradition."

SMT

For having left the command of God, ye hold firmly to the tradition of men, the immersion of measures and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 7:8

ForG1063ConjunctionlayingasideG863VerbthecommandmentG1785Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun MasculineyeholdG2902VerbthetraditionG3862Noun FeminineofmenG444Noun MasculineasthewashingG909Noun MasculineofpotsG3582Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction cupsG4221Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction manyG4183Adjective otherG243Adjective suchG5108AdjectivelikethingsG3946AdjectiveyedoG4160Verb

Commentary for Mark 7:8

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

Overview of Mark 7:8

Summary

Leaders prioritize human traditions over God's commandments

Event

Jesus criticizes abandoning God's law for tradition

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD