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NASB | Mark 7:8 "Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 7:8 "You disregard and neglect the commandment of God, and cling [faithfully] to the tradition of men." |
Bible Question:
What does it mean by "tradition of men"? Some people say that holidays are traditions of men...? Thanks to all Julia |
Bible Answer: Greetings Julia! You asked "What does it mean by "tradition of men"? Some people say that holidays are traditions of men...?" in relation to Mark 7:8. John Gill's commentary is very good here: "Ye hold the tradition of men: very significantly are the elders, whom the, Jews revered, and whose traditions and constitutions they extolled above the Scriptures, called "men", in distinction from "God", whose commands they neglected; which exposes and aggravates their sin, that they should leave the one, which had the stamp of divine authority on them, and hold the other, which were only the devices of men's brains;" We should never give man's word the same weight as God's Word. The Pharisees were taking a commandment or opinion from men, and teaching or promoting it as a doctrine from God (legalism). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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