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Mat 23:4. Δεσμεύουσι γὰρ, for they bind) This explains the words, They say and do not.-βαρέα καὶ δυσβάστακτα, heavy and grievous to be borne) epithets suitable to the doctrines of men.[986]-ὬΜΟΥς-ΔΑΚΤΎΛῼ, shoulders-with the finger) There is an evident contrast intended between these words.-κινῆσαι, to move) much less to bear. Scripture has an incomparable felicity in describing the inner characters of minds, of which the whole of this chapter affords a striking instance; see also Luk 12:16-17.
[986] Which both are not contained in the law, and are contrary to the law.-V. g.