Mark 7:35
New International Version
At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.

New Living Translation
Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!

English Standard Version
And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.

Berean Standard Bible
Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately his ears were opened, and the band of his tongue was loosed, and he began speaking plainly.

King James Bible
And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

New King James Version
Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.

New American Standard Bible
And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly.

NASB 1995
And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly.

NASB 1977
And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly.

Legacy Standard Bible
And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly.

Amplified Bible
And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he began speaking plainly.

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was loosened, and he began to speak clearly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately his ears were opened, his speech difficulty was removed, and he began to speak clearly.

American Standard Version
And his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Contemporary English Version
At once the man could hear, and he had no more trouble talking clearly.

English Revised Version
And his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At once the man could hear and talk normally.

Good News Translation
At once the man was able to hear, his speech impediment was removed, and he began to talk without any trouble.

International Standard Version
The man's hearing and speech were restored at once, and he began to talk normally.

Majority Standard Bible
Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly.

NET Bible
And immediately the man's ears were opened, his tongue loosened, and he spoke plainly.

New Heart English Bible
And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.

Webster's Bible Translation
And immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plain.

Weymouth New Testament
And the man's ears were opened, and his tongue became untied, and he began to speak perfectly.

World English Bible
Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he was speaking plain.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately his ears were opened, and the band of his tongue was loosed, and he began speaking plainly.

Young's Literal Translation
and immediately were his ears opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he was speaking plain.

Smith's Literal Translation
And quickly his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he spake rightly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke right.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke correctly.

New American Bible
And [immediately] the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly.

New Revised Standard Version
And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in that very hour his ears were opened, and the knot of his tongue was loosened, and he spoke plainly.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And at that moment his ears were opened and a bond of his tongue was released and he spoke distinctly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And immediately his ears were opened, and the band of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.

Godbey New Testament
And immediately his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue loosed, and he continued to speak distinctly.

Haweis New Testament
And instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and he spake distinctly.

Mace New Testament
and his Ears were instantly opened, his tongue was loosen'd, and he spoke freely.

Weymouth New Testament
And the man's ears were opened, and his tongue became untied, and he began to speak perfectly.

Worrell New Testament
And his ears were opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he was speaking properly.

Worsley New Testament
and immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake distinctly.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Deaf and Mute Man
34And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”). 35 Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly. 36Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.…

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.

John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

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.

Acts 3:6-8
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

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 32:3-4
Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. / The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently.

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,

John 5:8-9
Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,

Acts 14:8-10
In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.

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 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.

Matthew 12:22
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.


Treasury of Scripture

And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plain.

Mark 2:12
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Psalm 33:9
For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

Isaiah 32:3,4
And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken…

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Mark 7
1. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.
8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.
14. Food defiles not the man.
24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;
31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.














Immediately
The use of "immediately" in this verse underscores the instantaneous nature of Jesus' miraculous healing. The Greek word used here is "εὐθέως" (eutheos), which conveys a sense of urgency and directness. This immediate response highlights the divine authority and power of Jesus, emphasizing that His miracles were not gradual but complete and instantaneous, reflecting the immediacy of God's intervention in human affairs.

the man’s ears were opened
This phrase signifies the physical healing of the man's deafness. The Greek word for "opened" is "ἀνοίγω" (anoigo), which means to open up or to unseal. In a spiritual sense, this act of opening the ears can be seen as a metaphor for the opening of one's heart to the Word of God. Historically, deafness was often seen as a barrier to communication and understanding, and Jesus' healing act symbolizes the breaking down of barriers that prevent people from hearing and understanding God's message.

and his tongue was released
The phrase "his tongue was released" indicates the loosening of the man's speech impediment. The Greek term "λύω" (luo) means to loosen or to set free. This liberation of the tongue not only restored the man's ability to speak but also symbolizes the freeing of one's voice to proclaim the glory of God. In a broader theological context, it reflects the liberation from sin and the ability to confess faith openly.

and he began to speak plainly
The final phrase, "and he began to speak plainly," highlights the completeness of the healing. The Greek word "ὀρθῶς" (orthos) means correctly or rightly. This suggests that the man was not only able to speak but did so with clarity and correctness, a testament to the thoroughness of Jesus' healing power. In a spiritual sense, speaking plainly can be seen as a call for believers to communicate the truth of the Gospel clearly and without distortion, reflecting the transformative power of Christ in their lives.

(35) His ears.--Literally, his hearing, or, as the word is in the plural, his organs of hearing.

The string of his tongue.--Better, bond, that which confined and hampered his speech. (Comp. Luke 13:16.) There is no ground for thinking that St. Mark used the word in any anatomical sense, as the English word seems to suggest, for a "nerve" or "tendon," as in the "eye-strings" of the original text of the "Rock of Ages."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Immediately
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

[the man’s]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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.

ears
ἀκοαί (akoai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 189: Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.

were opened
ἠνοίγησαν (ēnoigēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.

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

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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.

tongue
γλώσσης (glōssēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language.

was released,
ἐλύθη (elythē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3089: A primary verb; to 'loosen'.

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

he began to speak
ἐλάλει (elalei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

plainly.
ὀρθῶς (orthōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3723: Rightly. Adverb from orthos; in a straight manner, i.e. correctly.


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