Matthew 15:5

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 15:5

BSB

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

AKJV

But you say, Whoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me;

CPDV

But you say: 'If anyone will have said to father or mother, "It is dedicated, so that whatever is from me will benefit you,"

ERV

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is given to God;

NHEB

But you say, 'Whoever may tell his father or his mother, "Whatever help you might otherwise have gotten from me is a gift devoted to God,"

SMT

And ye say, Whoever should say to father or mother, A gift, whatever thou shouldest be profited by me;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 15:5

ButG1161Conjunction yeG5210 sayG3004Verb WhosoeverG302 shallG3739 sayG2036tohisfatherG3962Noun Masculine orG2228hismotherG3384Noun FeminineItisagiftG1435Noun Neuter byG1537Preposition whatsoeverG1437Conjunction thouG3739mightestbeprofitedG5623VerbbymeG1700

Commentary for Matthew 15:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Matthew 15:5

Summary

Leaders permit avoiding parental support through rationalization

Event

Explaining permissive interpretation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD