Mark 11:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Is it

Of all nations the house of prayer

Jeremiah 7:11

Hosea 12:7

John 2:16

Bible References

Is it

“Moreover, concerning a foreigner who is not of Your people Israel, but comes from a far (distant) country for the sake of Your name [to plead with You]

All these I will bring to My holy mountain
And make them joyful in My house of prayer.
Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar;
For My house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.”

“All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you [as the eastern pastoral tribes join the trading tribes],
The rams of Nebaioth will serve you;
They will go up with acceptance [as sacrifices] on My altar,
And I will glorify the house of My honor and splendor.

saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer’; but you have made it a robbers’ den.”

Of all nations the house of prayer

Has this house, which is called by My Name, become a den of robbers in your eyes [a place of retreat for you between acts of violence]? Behold, I Myself have seen it,” says the Lord.

A merchant, in whose hand are false and fraudulent balances;
He loves to oppress and exploit.

then to those who sold the doves He said, “Take these things away! Stop making My Father’s house a place of commerce!”