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glish Bible it occurs in Mr 7:11; compare also Mt 15:5. It is the most general term for a sacrifice of any kind. In the course of time it became associated with an objectionable practice.
Where is Corban in the Bible?
Corban is not a geographical location but rather a Hebrew term for an offering or gift dedicated to God that appears in the New Testament, primarily in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Jesus criticized the Pharisees for misusing this practice, allowing people to declare their property as "Corban" (dedicated to the temple) while still retaining personal use of it, which enabled them to avoid financially supporting their aging parents. The term refers both to sacrificial offerings in general and specifically to the temple treasury where such dedications were made. This practice exemplified the religious hypocrisy that Jesus condemned, as it allowed people to evade their moral obligations to family while claiming religious devotion. The significance of Corban in Scripture lies in Jesus' teaching about prioritizing genuine compassion and family responsibility over rigid religious technicalities.
In Scripture2 biblical books; 2 with study content
- Matthew
- Mark
Corban
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)glish Bible it occurs in Mr 7:11; compare also Mt 15:5. It is the most general term for a sacrifice of any kind. In the course of time it became associated with an objectionable practice. Anything dedicated to the temple by pronouncing the votive word "Corban" forthwith belonged to the temple, but only ideally; actually it might remain in the possession of him who made the vow. So a son might be justified in not supporting his old parents simply because he designated his property or a part of it as a gift to the temple, that is, as "Corban" There was no necessity of fulfilling his vow, yet he was actually prohibited from ever using his property for the support of his parents. This shows clearly why Christ singled out this queer regulation in order to demonstrate the sophistry of tradition and to bring out the fact of its possible and actual hostility to the Scripture and its spirit.
William Baur
kor'-be.
See CHORBE.
(1) The Arabic chab'l corresponds to the Hebrew chebhel and i