Mark 7:11

Arabic 1978 (APD) (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)

Laakin intu taguulu, Iza waaḥid yaguul le abuuhu walla ummu, Al faaida al kaan vindak minni, hiya tagdima, Yavni hadiyya le Allaah,

What Does This Mean?

This verse is talking about how some people use a religious term, 'Corban,' to avoid their duty towards parents. Jesus criticizes this practice because it goes against God's commandments.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your mom or dad needed help with something, but you said, 'Sorry, I can't help because I've already promised that money as a gift.' This verse is like when someone uses an excuse to avoid helping their parents, and Jesus says this isn't right.

Historical Background

The book of Mark was written by John Mark around the year 65 AD. It is addressed to a Roman audience who may not be familiar with Jewish customs. Here, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for prioritizing religious traditions over God’s commandments regarding family obligations.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse reminds us that we should prioritize our responsibilities towards family and those in need over other commitments or excuses. For example, not helping a parent because you're 'busy' is similar to saying it's Corban.

Topics

• obedience
• responsibility
• family values
• religious hypocrisy
• duty
• traditions vs commandments

Related Verses

• Exodus 20:12
• Matthew 15:4-6
• Leviticus 19:3
• Ephesians 6:1-3
• 1 Timothy 5:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus criticize the use of 'Corban'?

Jesus criticized the practice because it was being used as an excuse by people to avoid their responsibilities towards family, which goes against God’s commandments.

How does this relate to modern times?

In modern times, we can apply this principle by ensuring that our commitments do not hinder us from fulfilling our moral and familial duties. We should prioritize those who need our help the most.

What was 'Corban' in ancient Jewish culture?

'Corban' referred to a gift or offering dedicated for religious purposes, often used as an excuse by people to avoid fulfilling their obligations towards family members.

How can we ensure we are not hypocritical like the Pharisees?

To avoid hypocrisy, we should focus on practicing what we preach and ensuring our actions align with God’s commandments rather than merely following religious traditions or saying one thing but doing another.