Mark 7:32
New International Version
There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him.

New Living Translation
A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to lay his hands on the man to heal him.

English Standard Version
And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him.

Berean Standard Bible
Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him.

Berean Literal Bible
And they bring to Him a man who was deaf and who spoke with difficulty, and they implore Him that He might lay the hand on him.

King James Bible
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

New King James Version
Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him.

New American Standard Bible
And they brought to Him one who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they begged Him to lay His hand on him.

NASB 1995
They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him.

NASB 1977
And they brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they entreated Him to lay His hand upon him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they pleaded with Him to lay His hand on him.

Amplified Bible
They brought to Him a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him.

Christian Standard Bible
They brought to him a deaf man who had difficulty speaking and begged Jesus to lay his hand on him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They brought to Him a deaf man who also had a speech difficulty, and begged Jesus to lay His hand on him.

American Standard Version
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

Contemporary English Version
Some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk. They begged Jesus just to touch him.

English Revised Version
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some people brought to him a man who was deaf and who also had a speech defect. They begged Jesus to lay his hand on him.

Good News Translation
Some people brought him a man who was deaf and could hardly speak, and they begged Jesus to place his hands on him.

International Standard Version
Some people brought him a deaf man who also had a speech impediment. They begged him to lay his hand on him.

Majority Standard Bible
Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him.

NET Bible
They brought to him a deaf man who had difficulty speaking, and they asked him to place his hands on him.

New Heart English Bible
They brought to him one who was deaf and had a speech difficulty, and they begged Jesus to lay his hand on him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they bring to him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

Weymouth New Testament
Here they brought to Him a deaf man that stammered, on whom they begged Him to lay His hands.

World English Bible
They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they bring to Him a deaf, stuttering man, and they call on Him that He may put the hand on him.

Berean Literal Bible
And they bring to Him a man who was deaf and who spoke with difficulty, and they implore Him that He might lay the hand on him.

Young's Literal Translation
and they bring to him a deaf, stuttering man, and they call on him that he may put the hand on him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they bring to him a deaf one, tongue-tied; and they beseech him that he would put the hand upon him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they bring to him one deaf and dumb; and they besought him that he would lay his hand upon him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they brought someone who was deaf and mute to him. And they begged him, so that he would lay his hand upon him.

New American Bible
And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him.

New Revised Standard Version
They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they brought to him a deaf and dumb man; and they asked him to lay his hand on him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they brought him a certain deaf man who was dumb and they begged him to lay hands upon him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they brought to him a deaf man, who spoke with difficulty; and they besought him to lay his hand upon him.

Godbey New Testament
And they bring Him a deaf man, speaking with difficulty; and intreat Him that He may lay His hand on him.

Haweis New Testament
And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him.

Mace New Testament
and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

Weymouth New Testament
Here they brought to Him a deaf man that stammered, on whom they begged Him to lay His hands.

Worrell New Testament
And they bring to Him one deaf, and speaking with difficulty; and they beseech Him to lay His hand upon him.

Worsley New Testament
And they brought to Him a deaf man, who had likewise an impediment in his speech, and pray Him to put his hand upon him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Deaf and Mute Man
31Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him. 33So Jesus took him aside privately, away from the crowd, and put His fingers into the man’s ears. Then He spit and touched the man’s tongue.…

Cross References
Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Matthew 15:30-31
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

John 9:32-33
Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind. / If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”

Acts 3:2-8
And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. / Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. ...

Matthew 9:32-33
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. / And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Luke 11:14
One day Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. And when the demon was gone, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowds were amazed,

Isaiah 29:18
On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

Isaiah 42:7
to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Isaiah 42:18
Listen, you deaf ones; look, you blind ones, that you may see!

Psalm 146:8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

Exodus 4:11
And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

Isaiah 43:8
Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, and who have ears but are deaf.

Jeremiah 31:8-9
Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! / They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they bring to him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand on him.

Matthew 9:32,33
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil…

Luke 11:14
And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

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8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.
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24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;
31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.














They brought to Him
This phrase indicates the faith and initiative of the people who brought the man to Jesus. The Greek word for "brought" is "φέρουσιν" (pherousin), which implies carrying or leading someone with care. This action reflects the communal responsibility and compassion of the people, emphasizing the importance of intercession and community support in seeking divine intervention.

a man who was deaf
The Greek word for "deaf" is "κωφόν" (kophon), which can also mean mute or dull in hearing. In the historical context, being deaf was often associated with social isolation and misunderstanding. This highlights the man's plight and the transformative power of Jesus' healing, which restores not only physical abilities but also social and spiritual connections.

and hardly able to speak
The phrase "hardly able to speak" comes from the Greek "μογιλάλον" (mogilalon), which suggests severe speech impediment. This condition would have compounded the man's isolation, as communication is fundamental to human interaction. The mention of this detail underscores the completeness of Jesus' healing, addressing both hearing and speech, symbolizing the restoration of full human dignity and interaction.

and they begged Him
The Greek word "παρακαλοῦσιν" (parakalousin) for "begged" conveys a sense of earnest pleading or urgent request. This reflects the deep faith and desperation of those who brought the man to Jesus, believing in His power to heal. It also illustrates the humility and recognition of Jesus' authority, a model for how believers should approach God in prayer.

to place His hand on him
In the cultural and historical context, the act of placing hands was a common practice for imparting blessing or healing. The Greek "ἐπιθῇ" (epithē) means to lay upon, indicating a personal and intentional act. This gesture signifies the transfer of divine power and compassion from Jesus to the afflicted man, highlighting the personal nature of Jesus' ministry and His willingness to touch and heal those considered untouchable by society.

(32) They bring unto him one that was deaf.--The narrative that follows is peculiar to St. Mark. The locality is not named, but was probably somewhere near the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Had an impediment in his speech.--The English rendering is quite accurate, but it may be noted that the word which St. Mark uses stands for "dumb" in the Greek version of Isaiah 35:6, and may therefore have been used by him to connect the miracle which he describes with that prophecy.

Verse 32. - They bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech (πωφὸν καὶ μογιλάλον). The radical sense of κωφός (from κόπτω) is "blunt" or "dull;" and so it is used to represent both deafness and dumbness. But in St. Mark it means deafness as distinguished from dumbness (see Mark 9:95). This patient, however, was not ἄλαλος absolutely, but μογιλάλος, i.e. he spoke with difficulty. Long-continued deafness is apt to produce imperfect utterance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Some people] brought
φέρουσιν (pherousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

to Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

a man who was deaf
κωφὸν (kōphon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2974: (lit: blunted) dumb, dull, deaf. From kopto; blunted, i.e. of hearing or speech.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

hardly able to speak,
μογιλάλον (mogilalon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3424: One speaking with difficulty, a stammerer. From mogis and laleo; hardly talking, i.e. Dumb.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they begged
παρακαλοῦσιν (parakalousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

[Jesus]
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to place
ἐπιθῇ (epithē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.

[His]
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hand
χεῖρα (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

on him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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