Mark 7:13
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Original Language Analysis
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγον
the word
G3056
λόγον
the word
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
3 of 15
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ
of God
G2316
θεοῦ
of God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
5 of 15
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παραδόσει
tradition
G3862
παραδόσει
tradition
Strong's:
G3862
Word #:
7 of 15
transmission, i.e., (concretely) a precept; specially, the jewish traditionary law
ᾗ
which
G3739
ᾗ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
9 of 15
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
παρεδώκατε·
ye have delivered
G3860
παρεδώκατε·
ye have delivered
Strong's:
G3860
Word #:
10 of 15
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοιαῦτα
such
G5108
τοιαῦτα
such
Strong's:
G5108
Word #:
13 of 15
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
Cross References
Mark 7:9And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.Titus 1:14Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.Hosea 8:12I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing.Mark 7:3For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.Matthew 15:6And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.Ezekiel 18:14Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
Historical Context
First-century Palestinian Jewish context under Roman occupation shapes the narrative. Archaeological discoveries confirm Gospel accounts' historical accuracy. Ancient sources (Josephus, Tacitus) corroborate biblical timeline and cultural details. Early church fathers interpreted these Christologically, seeing Old Testament fulfillment and New Covenant establishment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse reveal Christ's person and work in redemptive history?
- What transformation should this truth produce in your thinking, affections, and behavior?
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Analysis & Commentary
Mark 7:13 This passage continues Mark's fast-paced narrative demonstrating Jesus' divine authority, miraculous power, and confrontation with religious establishment. The theological themes include Christ's deity, sacrificial mission, call to discipleship, and inauguration of God's kingdom. Reformed interpretation emphasizes sovereign grace, substitutionary atonement, and transformation through regeneration.