Mark 7:5

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ἔπειτα G1899	Strong's Definition epeita thereafter thereupon, thereafter, then, afterwards
ἐπερωτῶσιν G1905 V-PAI-3P	Strong's Definition eperōtaō to ask for, i.e., inquire, seek to accost one with an enquiry, put a question to, enquiry of, ask, interrogate "to address one with a request or demand to ask of or demand of one
αὐτὸν G846 P-ASM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
οἱ G3588 T-NPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Φαρισαῖοι G5330 N-NPM-T	Strong's Definition pharisaios a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e., Jewish sectary A Jewish sect (which seems to have started after the Jewish exile) that focused on outward forms of piety, enemies of Jesus Christ
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
οἱ G3588 T-NPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γραμματεῖς G1122 N-NPM	Strong's Definition grammateus a professional writer a clerk, scribe, especially a public servant, secretary, recorder, whose office and influence differed in different states "a man learned in the Mosaic law and in the sacred writings, an interpreter, teacher"a religious teacher: so instructed that from his learning and ability to teach advantage may redound to the kingdom of heaven
Διατί G1302	Strong's Definition diati through what cause ?, i.e., why? through, by, with, because of, for the sake of
οἱ G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
μαθηταί G3101	Strong's Definition mathētēs a learner, i.e., pupil a learner, pupil, disciple
σου G4675	Strong's Definition sou of thee, thy thy, thee
οὐ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
περιπατοῦσιν G4043 V-PAI-3P	Strong's Definition peripateō to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary) to walk to make one's way, progress; to make due use of opportunities "Hebrew for, to live to regulate one's life "to conduct one's self"to pass one's life
κατὰ G2596	Strong's Definition kata (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) down from, through out "according to, toward, along
τὴν G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
παράδοσιν G3862	Strong's Definition paradosis transmission, i.e., (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law giving up, giving over the act of giving up "the surrender of cities a giving over which is done by word of mouth or in writing, i.e., tradition by instruction, narrative, precept, etc. objectively, that which is delivered, the substance of a teaching "of the body of precepts, especially ritual, which in the opinion of the later Jews were orally delivered by Moses and orally transmitted in unbroken succession to subsequent generations, which precepts, both illustrating and expanding the written law, as they did were to be obeyed with equal reverence
τῶν G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πρεσβυτέρων G4245	Strong's Definition presbyteros older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian ___%___presbyter___%___ elder, of age, the elder of two people "advanced in life, an elder, a senior forefathers a term of rank or office among the Jews members of the great council or Sanhedrin (because in early times the rulers of the people, judges, etc., were selected from elderly men) "of those who in separate cities managed public affairs and administered justice among the Christians, those who presided over the assemblies (or churches) The New Testament uses the term bishop, elders, and presbyters interchangeably"the twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court seated on thrones around the throne of God
ἀλλὰ G235	Strong's Definition alla properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
ἀνίπτοις G449	Strong's Definition aniptos without ablution unwashed
χερσὶν G5495	Strong's Definition cheir the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument) by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one "figuratively applied to God symbolising his might, activity, power in creating the universe "in upholding and preserving (God is present protecting and aiding one)"in punishing"in determining and controlling the destinies of men
ἐσθίουσιν G2068	Strong's Definition esthiō used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315; to eat (usually literal) to eat "to eat (consume) a thing to take food, eat a meal metaphorically to devour, consume
τὸν G3588	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἄρτον; G740	Strong's Definition artos bread (as raised) or a loaf food composed of flour mixed with water and baked the Israelites made it in the form of an oblong or round cake, as thick as one's thumb, and as large as a plate or platter hence it was not to be cut but broken "loaves were consecrated to the Lord"of the bread used at the love-feasts and at the Lord's Table food of any kind

ἔπειτα ἐπερωτῶσιν αὐτὸν οἱ Φαρισαῖοι καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς Διατί οἱ μαθηταί σου οὐ περιπατοῦσιν κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀλλὰ ἀνίπτοις χερσὶν ἐσθίουσιν τὸν ἄρτον;

Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?

Cross References

Acts 21:21

κατηχήθησαν δὲ περὶ σοῦ ὅτι ἀποστασίαν διδάσκεις ἀπὸ Μωσέως τοὺς κατὰ τὰ ἔθνη πάντας Ἰουδαίους λέγων μὴ περιτέμνειν αὐτοὺς τὰ τέκνα μηδὲ τοῖς ἔθεσιν περιπατεῖν

And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν ἀδελφοί ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν παρέλαβεν παρ' ἡμῶν

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye yourselves withdraw from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

Mark 2:16

καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι ἰδόντες αὐτὸν ἐσθίοντα μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἔλεγον τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ Τι ὅτι μετὰ τῶν τελωνῶν καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν ἐσθίει καὶ πίνει

And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

Acts 21:24

τούτους παραλαβὼν ἁγνίσθητι σὺν αὐτοῖς καὶ δαπάνησον ἐπ' αὐτοῖς ἵνα ξυρήσωνται τὴν κεφαλήν καὶ γνῶσιν πάντες ὅτι ὧν κατήχηνται περὶ σοῦ οὐδέν ἐστιν ἀλλὰ στοιχεῖς καὶ αὐτὸς τὸν νόμον φυλάσσων

Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

Galatians 1:14

καὶ προέκοπτον ἐν τῷ Ἰουδαϊσμῷ ὑπὲρ πολλοὺς συνηλικιώτας ἐν τῷ γένει μου περισσοτέρως ζηλωτὴς ὑπάρχων τῶν πατρικῶν μου παραδόσεων

And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of fathers. my

Matthew 15:2

Διατί οἱ μαθηταί σου παραβαίνουσιν τὴν παράδοσιν τῶν πρεσβυτέρων οὐ γὰρ νίπτονται τὰς χεῖρας αὐτῶν ὅταν ἄρτον ἐσθίωσιν

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Romans 4:12

καὶ πατέρα περιτομῆς τοῖς οὐκ ἐκ περιτομῆς μόνον ἀλλὰ καὶ τοῖς στοιχοῦσιν τοῖς ἴχνεσιν τῆς ἐν τῇ ἀκροβυστίᾳ πίστεως τοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν Ἀβραάμ

And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet that uncircumcised.

2 Thessalonians 3:11

ἀκούομεν γάρ τινας περιπατοῦντας ἐν ὑμῖν ἀτάκτως μηδὲν ἐργαζομένους ἀλλὰ περιεργαζομένους·

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

Mark 7:2

καὶ ἰδόντες τινὰς τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ κοιναῖς χερσίν τοῦτ' ἔστιν ἀνίπτοις ἐσθίοντας ἄρτους ἐμέμψαντο

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

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