Mark 7:32 web — They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.

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."

— Mark 7:32, World English Bible

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Mark 7 — Context

29

He said to her, "For this saying, go your way. The demon has gone out of your daughter."

30

She went away to her house, and found the child having been laid on the bed, with the demon gone out.

31

Again he departed from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the region of Decapolis.

32

They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.

33

He took him aside from the multitude, privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue.

34

Looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!"

35

Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.

Mark 7:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:32 say?
Mark 7:32 in the World English Bible reads: “They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.”
Where is Mark 7:32 in the Bible?
Mark 7:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 32.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 7:32.
What translation should I read Mark 7:32 in?
Mark 7:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 7:32?
Mark 7:32 reads (WEB): “They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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