Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:5
It is a gift - קרבן korban , Mark 7:11 , an offering of approach; something consecrated to the service of God in the temple, by which a man had the privilege of approaching his Maker. This conduct was similar to the custom of certain persons who bequeath the inheritance of their children to Churches or religious uses; either through terror of conscience, thus striving to purchase the kingdom of glory; or through the persuasion of interested hireling priests. It was in this way that, in... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:4
Honor thy father and mother - This word was taken in great latitude of meaning among the Jews: it not only meant respect and submission, but also to take care of a person, to nourish and support him, to enrich. See Numbers 22:17 ; Judges 13:17 ; 1 Timothy 5:17 . And that this was the sense of the law, as it respected parents, see Deuteronomy 27:16 , and see the note on Exodus 20:12 . read more