Bible dictionary for children
Corban
Corban means something declared devoted to God.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Corban means something declared devoted to God. Jesus discusses how that declaration could be misused to avoid a family responsibility.
Talk about it
Why would a special label not excuse refusing needed help?
An example from the Bible
In Mark 7, Jesus challenges using corban as an excuse not to help one's parents. Religious language must not become a way to hide neglect.
Read Mark 7:11 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Mark 7:11
But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban,” ’ ” that is to say, given to God,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
