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Bookmark or Share- What Is Corban? - Bible StudyThe word "corban" is found only in Mark 7:11 in the King James Bible. The word itself is of Hebrew-Aramaic origin (Strong's Concordance #G2878) and means a votive offering or a gift consecrated to the funding of the temple. Thayer's Greek Definitions states that it is a gift offered to God through the temple's sacred treasury.
- Book of Mark Questions and Answers! - Bible StudyThe practice of Corban elevated a Jewish tradition as being more important than God's law (Mark 7:6 - 7, 9)! It allowed a person to use money that should have been used to support their parents to instead be given to the temple. Corban, encouraged by Jewish religious leaders, gave people a way to avoid their Biblical responsibilities.
- What Is Mammon? - Bible StudyIt can mean money, material wealth or the personification of riches as a false deity (idol) worthy of our time and devotion. The first time Jesus mentions mammon is in Matthew 6:24. He briefly referenced it as part of his expansive Sermon on the Mount given shortly after Pentecost in 27 A.D. The audience for his message, gathered at Mount ...
- Jesus and the Tax Collector - Bible StudyCorban - Mammon - Tithing - More! Jesus, a short time before his final Passover and death, passed through Jericho (Luke 19:1) on his way to Jerusalem (John 11:55 - 57). While traveling through the city he encounters a local tax collector (publican) named Zaccheus, a meeting only mentioned in the book of Luke.
- Best Bible Verses About Children - Bible StudyPsalm 127:3 - 5, NKJV. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
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