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Cancelling God's Word
Commentators note that Jesus uses a strong legal term, 'making void,' which means to invalidate or cancel, like voiding a contract. The Pharisees' traditions were not just additions; they were treated as having the authority to legally nullify the direct commands of God. This highlights the serious danger of elevating human traditions to the level of Scripture.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 7:13
Making void the word of God by your tradition (ακυρουντες τον λογον του θεου τη παραδοσε υμων). See on Mt 15:6 for the word ακυρου…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 7:13
19th Century
Bishop
Making the word of God of none effect.—Again the Greek word is somewhat more technical, making null and void, cancell…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 7:13
Jesus cited a specific example of how the tradition could do this. He quoted (from LXX)Exodus 20:12 and 21:16. In the latter the seriou…
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John Gill
On Mark 7:13
17th Century
Pastor
Making the word of God of none effect, through your
tradition
Beza says, in his most ancient copy it is r…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 7:1–13
17th Century
Minister
One great design of Christ's coming was to set aside the ceremonial law; and to make way for this, he rejects the ceremonies men added to the law o…