caused many to stumble - By scandalous example, the worse inasmuch as the people look up to you as ministers of religion (1Sa 2:17; Jer 18:15; Mat 18:6; Luk 17:1).
at the law - that is, in respect to the observances of the law.
corrupted ... covenant - made it of none effect, by not fulfilling its conditions, and so forfeiting its promises (Zec 11:10; Neh 13:29).