Mark 7:3
“For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.”
What does Mark 7:3 mean?
Mark 7:3 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders." This verse is a part of a larger passage that deals with the issue of ritual cleanliness and traditions in the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalTradition vs. True Holiness: A Reflection on Mark 7:3
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 7, verse 3, we find a poignant illustration of the tension between human tradition and divine commandment. The King James Version declares, "For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Cleansing and True Tradition
Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking understanding and wisdom as I meditate on Your Word. In Mark 7:3, it is written, "For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders." Lord…
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