Mark 7:32 Meaning and Explanation
“And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.”
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Read Full Chapter →People bring Jesus a man who is deaf and can hardly speak, and they beg him to lay his hand on him.
What Does Mark 7:32 Mean?
The man cannot hear, and his speech is bound; others must carry his need to Jesus. Mark describes the condition with a rare word that echoes the promise of Isaiah 35:5-6 — the day when the ears of the deaf are unstopped and the tongue of the dumb sings for joy.
They beseech him — intercession at its plainest: friends bringing a man who cannot ask for himself. Some needs reach Christ on the faith of others (Mark 2:3-5), and he honors the carriers. Their request is modest, a touch of his hand; he is about to give far more than they asked.
Mark 7:32 in the Original Language
mogilalos (μογιλάλος), 'had an impediment in his speech' -- one who speaks with difficulty.
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What does Mark 7:32 mean?
People bring Jesus a man who is deaf and can hardly speak, and they beg him to lay his hand on him.