Mark 7:19

“Because it entereth not into his heart, etc..] Which is the seat and fountain of all moral pollution; and if that is not defiled, no other part can be; and that that is not defiled by eating and drinking, unless in case of intemperance, is clear; because food and drink do not go into it: but into the belly; it is taken in at the mouth, goes down the throat, and is received into the stomach, and from thence it passes through the bowels: and goeth into the draught; akh tyb, “the private house”, as the Jews call it, without going into the heart at all: s purging all meats; that which it leaves behind, is pure and nourishing; and whatever is gross and impure, is carried with it into the draught,…”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:1-20. Mark 7:1 Came from Jerusalem - Probably to observe his conduct, and to find matter of accusation against him. Mark 7:2 Defiled hands - The hands were considered defiled or polluted unless they were washed previous to every meal. Mark 7:3 Except they wash their hands oft - Our word “oft” means frequently, often. The Greek wore translated oft has been rendered various ways. Some have said that it means “up to the wrist” - unless they wash their hands up to the wrist. Others have said up to the elbow.” There is evidence that the Pharisees had some such foolish rule as this about washing, and it is likely that they practiced it…”

“Purging all meats - Probably the seat was usually placed over running water. Mark 7:22”

“Mat 15:17; Co1 6:13; Col 2:21, Col 2:22 Mark 7:20”