Mark 7:8
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
"Neglectingἀφέντες
(aphentes)
863: to send away, leave alone, permitfrom apo and hiémi (to send)
the commandmentἐντολὴν
(entolēn)
1785: an injunction, order, commandfrom entellomai
of God,θεοῦ
(theou)
2316: God, a godof uncertain origin
you holdκρατεῖτε
(krateite)
2902: to be strong, rulefrom kratos
to the traditionπαράδοσιν
(paradosin)
3862: a handing down or over, a traditionfrom paradidómi
of men."ἀνθρώπων
(anthrōpōn)
444: a man, human, mankindprobably from anér and óps (eye, face)


















KJV Lexicon
αφεντες  verb - second aorist active participle - nominative plural masculine
aphiemi  af-ee'-ay-mee:  an intensive form of eimi, to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) -- cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
γαρ  conjunction
gar  gar:  assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
την  definite article - accusative singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
εντολην  noun - accusative singular feminine
entole  en-tol-ay':  injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription -- commandment, precept.
του  definite article - genitive singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
θεου  noun - genitive singular masculine
theos  theh'-os:  a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
κρατειτε  verb - present active indicative - second person
krateo  krat-eh'-o:  to use strength, i.e. seize or retain -- hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
την  definite article - accusative singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
παραδοσιν  noun - accusative singular feminine
paradosis  par-ad'-os-is:  transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law -- ordinance, tradition.
των  definite article - genitive plural masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
ανθρωπων  noun - genitive plural masculine
anthropos  anth'-ro-pos:  man-faced, i.e. a human being -- certain, man.
βαπτισμους  noun - accusative plural masculine
baptismos  bap-tis-mos':  ablution (ceremonial or Christian) -- baptism, washing.
ξεστων  noun - genitive plural masculine
xestes  xes'-tace:  properly, to smooth; by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat); a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) , i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher) -- pot.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ποτηριων  noun - genitive plural neuter
poterion  pot-ay'-ree-on:  a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate -- cup.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αλλα  adjective - accusative plural neuter
allos  al'-los:  else, i.e. different (in many applications) -- more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
παρομοια  adjective - accusative plural neuter
paromoios  par-om'-oy-os:  alike nearly, i.e. similar -- like.
τοιαυτα  demonstrative pronoun - accusative plural neuter
toioutos  toy-oo'-tos:  truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality) -- like, such (an one).
πολλα  adjective - accusative plural neuter
polus  pol-oos':  abundant, altogether, common, far (passed, spent), (be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times), plenteous, sore, straitly.
ποιειτε  verb - present active indicative - second person
poieo  poy-eh'-o:  to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men."

King James Bible
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Disregarding the command of God, you keep the tradition of men."

International Standard Version
You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition."

NET Bible
Having no regard for the command of God, you hold fast to human tradition."

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“You forsake the commandments of God and you keep the traditions of the sons of men: washings of cups and pots and many such things like these.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"You abandon the commandments of God to follow human traditions."

King James 2000 Bible
For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such things you do.
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