Matthew 15 · Verse 10

Matthew 15:10

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
Matthew 15:10, King James Version

Matthew 15:10 in other translations

BSBJesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand.
WEBHe summoned the multitude, and said to them, “Hear, and understand.
ASVAnd he called to him the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
YLTAnd having called near the multitude, he said to them, ‘Hear and understand:
DARBYAnd having called to him the crowd, he said to them, Hear and understand:
BBEAnd he got the people together and said to them, Give ear, and let my words be clear to you:
WebsterAnd he called the multitude, and said to them, Hear, and understand:

What does Matthew 15:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. And he called the multitude, and said unto them--The foregoing dialogue, though in the people's hearing, was between Jesus and the pharisaic cavillers, whose object was to disparage Him with the people. But Jesus, having put them down, turns to the multitude, who at this time were prepared to drink in everything He said, and with admirable plainness, strength, and brevity, lays down the great principle of real pollution, by which a world of bondage and uneasiness of conscience would be dissipated in a moment, and the sense of sin be reserved for deviations from the holy and eternal law of God. Hear and understand:

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verses 10-14. See also Mk 7:15-17. And he called the multitude. In opposition to the doctrines of the Pharisees, the Saviour took occasion to show them that the great source of pollution was the heart. They supposed that external things chiefly defiled a man. On this all their doctrines about purification were founded. This opinion of the Jews it was of great importance to correct, he took occasion, therefore, to direct the people to the true source of defilement--their own hearts. He particularly directed them to it as of importance:--Hear and understand!

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 10 Hear and understand - A most important command. Hear - make it a point of conscience to attend to the ministry of the word. Understand - be not satisfied with attending places of public worship merely; see that the teaching be of God, and that you lay it to heart.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 15:10-20
Christ shows that the defilement they ought to fear, was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which showed the wickedness of their hearts. Nothing will last in the soul but the regenerating graces of the Holy Spirit; and nothing should be admitted into the church but what is from above; therefore, whoever is offended by a plain, seasonable declaration of the truth, we should not be troubled at it. The disciples ask to be better taught as to this matter. Where a weak head doubts concerning any word of Christ, an upright heart and a willing mind seek for instruction. It is the heart that is desperately wicked, Jer 17:9, for there is no sin in word or deed, which was not first in the heart. They all come out of the man, and are fruits of that wickedness which is in the heart, and is wrought there. When Christ teaches, he will show men the deceitfulness and wickedness of their own hearts; he will teach them to humble themselves, and to seek to be cleansed in the Fountain opened for sin and uncleanness.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Matthew 15:10 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
προσκαλεσάμενοςproskalesamenoshaving called to [Him]G4341
τὸνtontheG3588
ὄχλονochloncrowdG3793
εἶπενeipenHe saidG2036
αὐτοῖς·autoisto them;G846
ἀκούετεakouetedo hearG191
καὶkaiandG2532
συνίετε·sunietedo understand:G4920

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Cross references for Matthew 15:10

  • Mark 7:14-15

    And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

  • Colossians 1:9

    For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

  • Luke 20:45-47

    Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

  • Luke 24:45

    Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

  • Matthew 24:15

    When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

  • Isaiah 6:9

    And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

  • Isaiah 55:3

    Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

  • Matthew 13:19

    When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

  • 1 Kings 22:28

    And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.

  • Ephesians 1:17

    That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

  • James 1:5

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
he.
1Ki 22:28; Mr 7:14,16; Lu 20:45-47
Hear.
13:19; 24:15; Isa 6:9; 55:3; Lu 24:45; Eph 1:17; Col 1:9; Jas 1:5

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Context

  • Matthew 15:9

    But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

  • Matthew 15:10

    And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

  • Matthew 15:11

    Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

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Matthew 15:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y llamando á sí las gentes, les dijo: Oid, y entended:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ayant appelé la foule, il leur dit: Écoutez et comprenez:
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und er rief die Volksmenge herzu und sprach zu ihnen: Höret und verstehet!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et convocatis ad se turbis, dixit eis: Audite, et intelligite.