Mark 7:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And [when they come] from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, [as] the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Also, when they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they have rinsed their hands up to the wrist; and they adhere to many other traditions, such as washing cups, pots and bronze vessels.)

Berean Standard Bible:

And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.

American Standard Version:

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.)

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} when they come from{G575} the market{G58}, except{G3362} they wash{G907}, they eat{G2068} not{G3756}. And{G2532} many{G4183} other things{G243} there be{G2076}, which{G3739} they have received{G3880} to hold{G2902}, as the washing{G909} of cups{G4221}, and{G2532} pots{G3582},{G2532} brasen vessels{G5473}, and{G2532} of tables{G2825}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Matthew 23:25

  • Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

Luke 11:38

  • And when the Pharisee saw [it], he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

Luke 11:39

  • And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Hebrews 9:10

  • [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation.

James 4:8

  • Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Jeremiah 4:14

  • O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

Isaiah 1:16

  • ¶ Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

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Commentary for Mark 7:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
  3. Strong's Number: G58
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγορά
    Transliteration: agorá
    Pronunciation: ag-or-ah'
    Description: from (to gather; probably akin to ἐγείρω); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare:--market(-place), street.
  4. Strong's Number: G3362
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐὰν μή
    Transliteration: eàn mḗ
    Pronunciation: eh-an' may
    Description: i.e. ἐάν and μή; if not, i.e. unless:--X before, but, except, if, no, (if, + whosoever) not.
  5. Strong's Number: G907
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βαπτίζω
    Transliteration: baptízō
    Pronunciation: bap-tid'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of βάπτω; 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 Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash.
  6. Strong's Number: G2068
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσθίω
    Transliteration: esthíō
    Pronunciation: es-thee'-o
    Description: strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by φάγω; to eat (usually literal):--devour, eat, live.
  7. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  8. Strong's Number: G4183
    There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύς
    Transliteration: polýs
    Pronunciation: pol-oos'
    Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
  9. Strong's Number: G243
    There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄλλος
    Transliteration: állos
    Pronunciation: al'-los
    Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
  10. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  11. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  12. Strong's Number: G3880
    There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραλαμβάνω
    Transliteration: paralambánō
    Pronunciation: par-al-am-ban'-o
    Description: from παρά and λαμβάνω; 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:--receive, take (unto, with).
  13. Strong's Number: G2902
    There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κρατέω
    Transliteration: kratéō
    Pronunciation: krat-eh'-o
    Description: from κράτος; to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively):--hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
  14. Strong's Number: G909
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βαπτισμός
    Transliteration: baptismós
    Pronunciation: bap-tis-mos'
    Description: from βαπτίζω; ablution (ceremonial or Christian):--baptism, washing.
  15. Strong's Number: G4221
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποτήριον
    Transliteration: potḗrion
    Pronunciation: pot-ay'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a derivative of the alternate of πίνω; a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate:--cup.
  16. Strong's Number: G3582
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ξέστης
    Transliteration: xéstēs
    Pronunciation: xes'-tace
    Description: as if from (properly, to smooth; 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 modius, i.e. about a pint), i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher):--pot.
  17. Strong's Number: G5473
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαλκίον
    Transliteration: chalkíon
    Pronunciation: khal-kee'-on
    Description: diminutive from χαλκός; a copper dish:--brazen vessel.
  18. Strong's Number: G2825
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλίνη
    Transliteration: klínē
    Pronunciation: klee'-nay
    Description: from κλίνω; a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating):--bed, table.