Matthew 15:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, х Dooron (G1435)] - or simply, 'A gift!' In Mark it is, "Corban!" х qorban (H7133)] - that is, 'An oblation!' meaning, any unbloody offering or gift dedicated to sacred uses.

By whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

Matthew 15:5

5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;