Bible Commentary

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 7. to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi ] Literally, great [one], lord. This title, with which the great doctors of the law were saluted, was quite modern, not having been introduced before the time of Hillel. The true teaching on this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:7”

And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 6. the uppermost rooms ] i. e. “the most honourable seats.” The Jews, like the Romans, reclined at meals on couches, called triclinia each containing three seats and each seat having its special dignity. The seats on the triclinia are here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:6”

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 5. phylacteries ] Greek = “defences,” and in late Greek “amulets” or “charms.” The Hebrew name, tephillin, which is still in use, signifies “prayers.” They were slips of parchment inscribed with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:5”

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay [them] on men’s shoulders; but they [themselves] will not move them with one of their fingers. 4. they bind heavy burdens ] Impose the grievous enactments of the Law. Cp. “My yoke is easy and my burden is light” (ch. Mat 11:30). Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:4”

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. All, therefore, whatsoever … – That is, all that they teach that is consistent with the Law of Moses – all the commands of Moses which they read to you and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:3”

saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: 2. sit in Moses’ seat ] i. e. succeed him as teachers. For sitting as the posture of a teacher cp. ch. Mat 5:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Scribes and Pharisees – See the notes at Mat 3:7. Moses seat – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:2”

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Mat 23:1-7 The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses seat. Christs reproaches of Pharisees There must be some just, reasonable, and great cause of our Lords indignation, and this we find was an accumulation of great wickedness in these men, which received aggravations (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 23:1”

And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask him any more [questions.] 46. The Psalm was always regarded by the Jews as Messianic, hence their silence and inability to answer without acknowledging the divinity of Jesus. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:46”

If David then call him, Lord, how is he his son? Verse 45. How is he his son?] As the Jews did not attempt to deny the conclusion of our Lord’s question, which was, the Messiah is not only the son of David according to the flesh, but he is the Lord of David according … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:45”

The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 41 46. The Son of David Mar 12:35-37; Luk 20:41-44 44. The Lord said unto my Lord ] Psa 110:1. According to the Hebrew, “Jehovah said to Adoni,” i. e. to my sovereign Lord, the Messiah, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:44”