Mark 7:11

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But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God),

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban, that is to say, given to God;”’

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} ye{G5210} say{G3004}{(G5719)}, If{G1437} a man{G444} shall say{G2036}{(G5632)} to his father{G3962} or{G2228} mother{G3384}, It is Corban{G2878}, that is to say{G3603}, a gift{G1435}, by{G1537} whatsoever{G3739}{G1437} thou mightest be profited by{G5623}{(G5686)} me{G1700}; he shall be free.

Strong's King James

(11) But you say, "If a man says to father or mother, 'Whatever I have to help is Korban!' (That is 'a gift')

The F.O.G

But you've created a loophole: A person can simply declare their money or resources as 'Corban' – dedicated to God – making these resources unavailable to help their aging parents.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and ye say, If a man may say to father or to mother, Korban (that is, a gift), is whatever thou mayest be profited out of mine,

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 7:11

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Jean Paul Joseph

Mark 7:11