Mark 7:10 Meaning and Explanation
“For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus cites the commandment at stake: Moses said to honor father and mother, with the gravest penalty set against cursing them.
What Does Mark 7:10 Mean?
Jesus grounds his case in Scripture, quoting the fifth commandment and the sanction attached to it (Exodus 20:12; 21:17). To honor parents meant far more than politeness; it included tangible care and support, especially when age made father or mother dependent. The penalty shows how much weight God set upon it.
By answering custom with commandment, Jesus shows where authority lies. And the command he defends is bedrock for the home: parents are to be honored with more than words. The next verses expose the loophole that had been allowed to hollow out this duty — and he will close it.
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What does Mark 7:10 mean?
Jesus cites the commandment at stake: Moses said to honor father and mother, with the gravest penalty set against cursing them.