Mark 7:3 · KJV
"For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders."
King James Version
What does Mark 7:3 mean? →Passage Context
1Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
2And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
3For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
4And 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.
5Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
Reflection Questions
1
How do you prioritize traditions in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to practice cleanliness?
3
When have you felt pressured to follow traditions?
Life Application
tradition
Consider which traditions are meaningful and why you uphold them.
faith
Reflect on how your faith informs your practices and whether they align with your beliefs.
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