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An Instant and Total Cure
Commentators explain that the healing was immediate and complete. The phrase "the bond of his tongue was loosed" is not a literal anatomical description but a powerful metaphor for removing the man's speech impediment. The result was that he instantly began to speak correctly and plainly.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 7:35
18th Century
Theologian
The string of his tongue was loosed. The difficulty in his speaking was removed.
AT Robertson
On Mark 7:35
He spake plain (ελαλε ορθως). He began to speak correctly. Inchoative imperfect tense.
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 7:35
19th Century
Bishop
His ears.—Literally, his hearing, or, as the word is in the plural, his organs of hearing.
The str…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 7:35
Jesus looked up to heaven in an attitude of prayer, thereby showing the man that God was the source of his power (cf. Jn 11:41; 17:1). Jesus’ sigh …
John Gill
On Mark 7:35
17th Century
Pastor
And immediately his ears were opened
It is in the Greek text, "his hearings"; the instruments of his hearing, and so…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 7:31–37
17th Century
Minister
This passage describes the cure of a man who was deaf and mute. Those who brought this poor man to Christ implored Him to consider his condition an…