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Πάντα ταῦτα τὰ πονηρὰ ἔσωθεν ἐκπορεύεται καὶ κοινοῖ τὸν ἄνθρωπον. (Mark 7:23)

All these evil things come out from within and defile the person.

Koine Greek Grammar and Syntax Analysis πάντα ταῦτα τὰ πονηρά — Neuter plural accusative subject. The phrase means “all these evil things.” ταῦτα is a demonstrative pronoun referring to a list of sins previously mentioned (vv. 21–22), and τὰ πονηρά is an attributive adjective phrase qualifying it. ἔσωθεν — Adverb of place: “from within.” Emphatically placed to contrast with external sources of impurity. ἐκπορεύεται — Present middle/passive indicative, 3rd person singular from ἐκπορεύομαι: “goes out,” “proceeds.” Middle in form but often active in function in Koine usage.… Learn Koine Greek