Matthew 15 Vocabulary

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This exercise assumes you have already read the previous chapters of Matthew and memorized their vocabulary. Memorize the new vocabulary in this exercise, then read through Matthew 15 and notice how the words appear in debates about purity and in scenes of healing and compassion. This chapter explores defilement, tradition, persistent faith, and Jesus’ care for the crowds.

Vocabulary

Question Answer
διατί why?
παραβαίνω transgress, violate
παράδοσις tradition
πρεσβύτερος elder
νίπτω wash
τιμάω honor
κακολογέω speak evil of, curse
ὠφελέω benefit, help
ἀκυρόω nullify, invalidate
χείλος lip