Mark 7:34 nasb — and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He *said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!"

NASB

"and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He *said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!""

— Mark 7:34, NASB

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Mark 7 — Context

31

Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis.

32

They *brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they *implored Him to lay His hand on him.

33

Jesus took him aside from the crowd, by himself, and put His fingers into his ears, and after spitting, He touched his tongue with the saliva;

34

and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He *said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!"

35

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

36

And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

37

They were utterly astonished, saying, "He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak."

Mark 7:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:34 say?
Mark 7:34 in the NASB reads: “and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He *said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!"”
Where is Mark 7:34 in the Bible?
Mark 7:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 34.
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 7:34.
What translation should I read Mark 7:34 in?
Mark 7:34 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 7:34?
Mark 7:34 reads (NASB): “and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He *said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!"” 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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