Words & expressions
Corban
A Hebrew word for an offering or gift dedicated to God.
Also called · korban
What it means
Mark 7 explains Corban as something given to God. Jesus describes a person declaring that what could have helped their parents has been dedicated to God.
How it appears in the Bible
Jesus criticizes the tradition that then prevents the person from helping their parents. He says it sets aside God’s command to honor one’s father and mother.