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Matthew 15

Matt. 15:11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
v that which goeth
eiserchomai (Greek #1525)
to enter (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
Pronounce: ice-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1519 and 2064
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the mouth
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
stoma (Greek #4750)
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
KJV usage: edge, face, mouth.
Pronounce: stom'-a
Origin: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of 5114
defileth
koinoo (Greek #2840)
to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
KJV usage: call common, defile, pollute, unclean.
Pronounce: koy-no'-o
Origin: from 2839
a man
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
that which cometh out
ekporeuomai (Greek #1607)
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
KJV usage: come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of).
Pronounce: ek-por-yoo'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 4198
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the mouth
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
stoma (Greek #4750)
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
KJV usage: edge, face, mouth.
Pronounce: stom'-a
Origin: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of 5114
, this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
defileth
koinoo (Greek #2840)
to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
KJV usage: call common, defile, pollute, unclean.
Pronounce: koy-no'-o
Origin: from 2839
a man
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Acts 10:15• 15And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. (Acts 10:15)
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Rom. 14:14,20• 14I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
 20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. (Rom. 14:14,20)
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1 Tim. 4:4• 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: (1 Tim. 4:4)
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Titus 1:15• 15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. (Titus 1:15)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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that which goeth.
Mark 7:15• 15There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. (Mark 7:15)
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Luke 11:38‑41• 38And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.
 39And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
 40Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
 41But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. (Luke 11:38‑41)
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Acts 10:14‑15• 14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
 15And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. (Acts 10:14‑15)
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Acts 11:8‑9• 8But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
 9But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. (Acts 11:8‑9)
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Rom. 14:14,17,20• 14I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
 17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
 20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. (Rom. 14:14,17,20)
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1 Tim. 4:4‑5• 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
 5For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. (1 Tim. 4:4‑5)
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Titus 1:15• 15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. (Titus 1:15)
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Heb. 13:9• 9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. (Heb. 13:9)
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Matt. 15:18‑20• 18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
 19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
 20These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man. (Matt. 15:18‑20)
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Matt. 12:34‑37• 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
 36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
 37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (Matt. 12:34‑37)
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Psa. 10:7• 7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity. (Psa. 10:7)
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Psa. 12:2• 2They speak vanity every one with his neighbor: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. (Psa. 12:2)
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Psa. 52:2‑4• 2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
 3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
 4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. (Psa. 52:2‑4)
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Psa. 58:3‑4• 3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
 4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; (Psa. 58:3‑4)
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Isa. 37:23• 23Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel. (Isa. 37:23)
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Isa. 59:3‑5,13‑15• 3For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
 4None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
 5They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.
 13In transgressing and lying against the Lord, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.
 14And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
 15Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. (Isa. 59:3‑5,13‑15)
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Jer. 9:3‑6• 3And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the Lord.
 4Take ye heed every one of his neighbor, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will walk with slanders.
 5And they will deceive every one his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.
 6Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the Lord. (Jer. 9:3‑6)
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Rom. 3:13‑14• 13Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
 14Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: (Rom. 3:13‑14)
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James 3:5‑8• 5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
 6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
 7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
 8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:5‑8)
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2 Peter 2:18• 18For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. (2 Peter 2:18)
• The great general snare is denying the evil of men. The deception which Satan constantly uses now is the idea that man is not so bad but moral culture may improve him. (“Remarks on Matthew 15:1-20” by W. Kelly)
• The real secret of man's deplorable condition is his heart. This affects all that comes out. (“Remarks on Matthew 15:1-20” by W. Kelly)
• Observe, He has done with the question of Jerusalem and of tradition. He speaks of what touches human nature. Man is lost. But no one thoroughly believes this about himself, till he has found Christ. He may believe he is a sinner, but does he believe he is so bad that no good toward God can be got out of him? (“Remarks on Matthew 15:1-20” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Not what enters into the mouth defiles the man; but what goes forth out of the mouth, this defiles the man.

W. Kelly Translation

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Not what enters into the mouth defiles the man; but what goes forth out of the mouth, this defiles the man.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)