What Does Matthew 15:8 Mean?

“draweth nigh”

to make near, i.e., (reflexively) approach

“unto me”

to me

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“people”

a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)

“This”

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“mouth”

the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e

“their”

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“with their lips”

a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)

“me”

me

“honoureth”

to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“but”

but, and, etc

“heart”

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

“their”

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

“far”

forwards, i.e., at a distance

“is”

(actively) to have out, i.e., receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e., be distant (literally or figuratively)

“from”

"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

“me”

of me