E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 7:4
when they come . Figure of speech Ellipsis (absolute). App-6 . wash = wash themselves (ceremonially). Greek. baptizo. WH R margin read rhantizo = sprinkle (ceremonially). See App-136 . . washing . The ceremonial cleansing effected by means of water (Numbers 8:6 , Numbers 8:7 ). Greek. baptismos = the act of cleansing: not baptisma = the rite or ceremonial of baptism, which is the word in all the other passages, except Mark 7:8 , and Hebrews 6:2 ; Hebrews 9:10 . See App-115 . . pots .... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 7:3
For , &c. Mark 7:3-4 are interposed by the Figure of speech Parembole ( App-6 ). wash . Greek. nipto. App-136 . oft = diligently. Greek. pugme = with the fist. T reads pukna = often. Syr, reads not . Greek. ou . App-105 . holding = holding fast or firmly. Compare Hebrews 4:14 .Revelation 2:25 . Implying (here) determined adherence to. elders . Always denoting in the Papyri an official class, whether sacred or secular. read more