Mark 7:37

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 7:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Mark 7:37 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And were beyond measure astonished, etc..] The man that was cured, the men that brought him, and the whole multitude were exceedingly, beyond all expression, amazed at what was done, in this case, and many others; for there were other miracles also wrought at this time; (see <401530>Matthew 15:30,31). The grace of God, in opening the ears and heart of a sinner, and causing the tongue of the dumb to sing his praise, is very astonishing, to men and angels; to the persons themselves that partake of it; and to all the saints that hear of it; it is amazing that such grace should be bestowed at all; and it is more, that it should be communicated to such unworthy persons it is; as also that it…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Beyond measure - Exceedingly; very much. In the Greek, “Very abundantly.” He hath done all things well - All things in a remarkable manner; or, he has perfectly effected the cure of this deaf-mute. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 7". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-7.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“were: Mar 1:27, Mar 2:12, Mar 4:41, Mar 5:42, Mar 6:51; Psa 139:14; Act 2:7-12, Act 3:10-13, Act 14:11 He hath: Gen 1:31; Luk 23:41 he maketh: Exo 4:10, Exo 4:11 Next: Mark Chapter 8”
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