Ephphatha is a spoken command in Mark 7:34 directing that something be opened.

The sole attested use is a direct singular command for opening: in Mark 7:34 it is spoken to someone after Jesus looks toward heaven and groans.

1. Direct command for opening · dominant

   The form is tagged as a second-person singular aorist passive verb. In Mark 7:34 the APB renders the spoken expression "Be opened" after Jesus looks toward heaven and groans.

   Mark 7:34

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Mark 7:34, the APB retains "Ephphatha" and then explains it with "Be opened." The verse is read as a whole, but the clause presents the expression as a direct spoken command.