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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)
; but
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 there was a voice again the second time to him, What God has cleansed, do not *thou* make common. (Acts 10:15)
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Rom. 14:14,20• 14I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except to him who reckons anything to be unclean, to that man it is unclean.
 20For the sake of meat do not destroy the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil to that man who eats while stumbling in doing so. (Rom. 14:14,20)
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1 Tim. 4:4• 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving; (1 Tim. 4:4)
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Titus 1:15• 15All things are pure to the pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are 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 outside a man entering into him which can defile him; but the things which go out from him, those it is which defile the man. (Mark 7:15)
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Luke 11:38‑41• 38But the Pharisee seeing it wondered that he had not first washed before dinner.
 39But the Lord said to him, Now do ye Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but your inward parts are full of plunder and wickedness.
 40Fools, has not he who has made the outside made the inside also?
 41But rather give alms of what ye have, and behold, all things are clean to you. (Luke 11:38‑41)
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Acts 10:14‑15• 14And Peter said, In no wise, Lord; for I have never eaten anything common or unclean.
 15And there was a voice again the second time to him, What God has cleansed, do not *thou* make common. (Acts 10:14‑15)
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Acts 11:8‑9• 8And I said, In no wise, Lord, for common or unclean has never entered into my mouth.
 9And a voice answered the second time out of heaven, What God has cleansed, do not *thou* make common. (Acts 11:8‑9)
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Rom. 14:14,17,20• 14I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except to him who reckons anything to be unclean, to that man it is unclean.
 17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
 20For the sake of meat do not destroy the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil to that man who eats while stumbling in doing so. (Rom. 14:14,17,20)
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1 Tim. 4:4‑5• 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving;
 5for it is sanctified by God's word and freely addressing him. (1 Tim. 4:4‑5)
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Titus 1:15• 15All things are pure to the pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. (Titus 1:15)
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Heb. 13:9• 9Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by them. (Heb. 13:9)
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Matt. 15:18‑20• 18but the things which go forth out of the mouth come out of the heart, and those defile man.
 19For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witnessings, blasphemies;
 20these are the things which defile man; but the eating with unwashen hands does not defile man. (Matt. 15:18‑20)
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Matt. 12:34‑37• 34Offspring of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being wicked? For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
 35The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.
 36But I say unto you, that every idle word which men shall say, they shall render an account of it in judgment-day:
 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 oppression; under his tongue is mischief and iniquity. (Psa. 10:7)
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Psa. 12:2• 2They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: with flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak. (Psa. 12:2)
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Psa. 52:2‑4• 2Thy tongue deviseth mischievous things, like a sharp razor, practising deceit.
 3Thou hast loved evil rather than good, lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
 4Thou hast loved all devouring words, O deceitful tongue! (Psa. 52:2‑4)
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Psa. 58:3‑4• 3The wicked go astray from the womb; they err as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
 4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder which 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 the voice? Against the Holy One of Israel hast thou lifted up thine eyes on high. (Isa. 37:23)
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Isa. 59:3‑5,13‑15• 3For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips speak lies, your tongue muttereth unrighteousness:
 4none calleth for justice, none pleadeth in truthfulness. They trust in vanity, and speak falsehood; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
 5They hatch serpents' 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 Jehovah, 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 righteousness standeth afar off; for truth stumbleth in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.
 15And truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey. And Jehovah saw it, and it was evil in his sight that there was no judgment. (Isa. 59:3‑5,13‑15)
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Jer. 9:3‑6• 3And they bend their tongue, their bow of falsehood, and not for fidelity are they valiant in the land; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith Jehovah.
 4Take ye heed every one of his friend, and confide not in any brother; for every brother only supplanteth, and every friend goeth about with slander.
 5And they act deceitfully every one with his neighbour, and speak not the truth: they teach their tongue to speak falsehood, they weary themselves with perverse dealing.
 6Thy habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith Jehovah. (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; asps' poison is under their lips:
 14whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; (Rom. 3:13‑14)
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James 3:5‑8• 5Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a wood it kindles!
 6and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.
 7For every species both of beasts and of birds, both of creeping things and of sea animals, is tamed and has been tamed by the human species;
 8but the tongue can no one among men tame; it is an unsettled evil, full of death-bringing poison. (James 3:5‑8)
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2 Peter 2:18• 18For while speaking great highflown words of vanity, they allure with the lusts of the flesh, by dissoluteness, those who have just fled those who walk 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.)