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they that handle the law. The law therefore well known, and the priests known as the custodians of it. Reference to Pentateuch (Lev_10:11. Deu_17:11; Deu_33:10).
pastors = shepherds. Used of kings and other leaders of the People. Compare Jer_17:16; Jer_23:1-8.
transgressed = revolted. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44.
do not profit. Figure of speech Tapeinosis, for emphasis = lead to ruin.