Mark 7:35

Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus stands before a man who is deaf and has a speech impediment after looking to heaven and sighing. At this moment, the man’s physical barriers are removed following Jesus’ command to "Be opened."

The words — The Greek term εὐθέως (eutheōs) translates literally to "immediately," emphasizing the instantaneous nature of the healing. The verb ἠνοίγησαν (ēnoigēsan) means "were opened," directly echoing Jesus’ command in the preceding verse.

The thread — This event fulfills the prophetic pattern of Isaiah 35:5 and echoes the creative authority of Psalms 33:9. It also aligns with the promise in Isaiah 32:3 that the ears of those who hear will listen.

Why it lands — The text demands recognition that divine command produces instant physical restoration without human preparation. Readers must acknowledge that proclaimed results override institutional silence.

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The Greek words

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King James Version

And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Cross-references

Isaiah 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Psalms 33:9 For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.
Isaiah 32:3 Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen.
Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Mark 2:12 And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”