King James Bible If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. New King James Version If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!” New American Standard Bible NASB 1995 “If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” NASB 1977 [“If any man has ears to hear, let him hear.”] Legacy Standard Bible [And if anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”] Amplified Bible [If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”] Holman Christian Standard Bible If anyone has ears to hear, he should listen!” American Standard Version - - - English Revised Version GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the person who has ears listen!" International Standard Version If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen!" Webster's Bible Translation If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. Weymouth New Testament Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” World English Bible If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[[If any has ears to hear—let him hear.”]] Young's Literal Translation If any hath ears to hear -- let him hear.' Smith's Literal Translation If any have ears to hear, let him hear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has ears to hear, let him hear. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Whoever has an ear to hear, let him hear.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf any one has ears to hear, let him hear. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mace New Testament he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Weymouth New Testament Worrell New Testament OMITTED TEXT. Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context What Defiles a Man…… Cross References If anyone has ears to hear, Mark 4:9 Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. let him hear.” Mark 4:23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” Matthew 13:9 He who has ears, let him hear.” Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. Revelation 13:9 He who has an ear, let him hear: Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Luke 14:35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Deuteronomy 29:4 Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Romans 11:8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see, and ears that could not hear, to this very day.” Acts 28:26-27 ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Hebrews 5:11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. Treasury of Scripture If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Mark 4:9,23 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear… Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Revelation 2:7,11,17,29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God… Jump to Previous Ears HearJump to Next Ears HearMark 7 1. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men. 14. Food defiles not the man. 24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit; 31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech. If anyone has ears to hear, Jesus calls the crowd to give careful attention to His teaching about true defilement. Physical contact and ceremonial concerns do not make a person unclean before God; sin proceeds from the heart. Mrk 4:9 Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” let him hear.” Those who receive His words must understand and accept their force. Jesus requires more than outward religious observance, directing His hearers to the inward condition that produces sinful actions. Mrk 4:23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching the crowd and His disciples about the importance of inner purity over external rituals. 2. The Crowd The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, consisting of people who have gathered to hear His teachings. 3. Pharisees and Scribes Religious leaders who are often in opposition to Jesus, emphasizing external adherence to the law. 4. Disciples Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and are present during this discourse. 5. Gennesaret The region where Jesus and His disciples are located during this teaching, as mentioned earlier in Mark 6:53. Teaching Points Spiritual DiscernmentJesus emphasizes the need for spiritual ears, urging His listeners to seek understanding beyond the surface. Inner Purity vs. External Rituals The context of this verse highlights the importance of internal transformation over mere adherence to religious customs. Active Listening True hearing involves an active engagement with Jesus' teachings, leading to transformation and obedience. Divine Enablement Recognize that the ability to truly hear and understand spiritual truths is a gift from God, requiring humility and openness. Responsibility to Respond With the ability to hear comes the responsibility to act on what is heard, aligning one's life with the teachings of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 7:16?2. How does Mark 7:16 emphasize the importance of spiritual discernment in daily life? 3. What does "let him hear" in Mark 7:16 teach about listening to God? 4. How can we apply Mark 7:16 to our understanding of biblical teachings? 5. How does Mark 7:16 connect with Proverbs 2:2 about seeking wisdom? 6. In what ways can Mark 7:16 guide our interactions with others today? 7. Why is Mark 7:16 omitted in some Bible translations? 8. What does Mark 7:16 imply about spiritual discernment? 9. How does Mark 7:16 relate to the context of Jesus' teachings on tradition? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 7? (16) If any man have ears to hear.--It was with this formula that our Lord had closed some at least of His parables (Mark 4:9, Matthew 13:10). And it was probably this that led to the form which the inquiry of the disciples took when they came to ask their Master "concerning the parable." The whole verse is, however, omitted in many of the best MSS., and may have been originally a marginal note written by some early transcriber to call attention to the truth stated in the text.Verse 16. - This verse has some good authority, but not sufficient to be retained in the text. The Revisers of 1881 have placed it in the margin. Mark 7:16 is Jesus’ concise summons to spiritual hearing. In its context, it confronts superficial religion, calls for heartfelt obedience, and reminds every generation that the words of Christ demand an active, responsive faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek IfΕἴ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Any one, someone, a certain one or thing. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. ears ὦτα (ōta) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) the faculty of perception. to hear, ἀκούειν (akouein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. let him hear. ἀκουέτω (akouetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. 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