King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Complete Jewish Bible:
What makes a person unclean is not what goes into his mouth; rather, what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean!"
Berean Standard Bible:
A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”
American Standard Version:
Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Not{G3756} that which goeth{G1525} into{G1519} the mouth{G4750} defileth{G2840} a man{G444}; but{G235} that which cometh{G1607} out of{G1537} the mouth{G4750}, this{G5124} defileth{G2840} a man{G444}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 7:15
- There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
Matthew 15:18
- But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
Matthew 15:20
- These are [the things] which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.
James 3:5
- Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
James 3:8
- But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Matthew 12:34
- O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Matthew 12:37
- For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
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Commentary for Matthew 15:11
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: G1525
There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
Transliteration: eisérchomai
Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G4750
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: στόμα
Transliteration: stóma
Pronunciation: stom'-a
Description: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon):--edge, face, mouth. - Strong's Number: G2840
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κοινόω
Transliteration: koinóō
Pronunciation: koy-no'-o
Description: from κοινός; to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially):--call common, defile, pollute, unclean. - Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man. - Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet. - Strong's Number: G1607
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκπορεύομαι
Transliteration: ekporeúomai
Pronunciation: ek-por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and πορεύομαι; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project:--come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).