Mark 7:33 cpdv — And taking him away from the crowd, he put his fingers into his ears; and spitting, he touched his tongue.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And taking him away from the crowd, he put his fingers into his ears; and spitting, he touched his tongue. "

— Mark 7:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 7 — Context

30

And when she had gone to her house, she found the girl lying on the bed; and the demon had gone away.

31

And again, departing from the borders of Tyre, he went by way of Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the area of the Ten Cities.

32

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

33

And taking him away from the crowd, he put his fingers into his ears; and spitting, he touched his tongue.

34

And gazing up to heaven, he groaned and said to him: “Ephphatha,” which is, “Be opened.”

35

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

36

And he instructed them not to tell anyone. But as much as he instructed them, so much more did they preach about it.

Mark 7:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:33 say?
Mark 7:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And taking him away from the crowd, he put his fingers into his ears; and spitting, he touched his tongue. ”
Where is Mark 7:33 in the Bible?
Mark 7:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 33.
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 7:33.
What translation should I read Mark 7:33 in?
Mark 7:33 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 7:33?
Mark 7:33 reads (CPDV): “And taking him away from the crowd, he put his fingers into his ears; and spitting, he touched his tongue. ” 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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