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Mat_23:4. Comp. Luk_11:46.
In δεσμεύουσι δέ (see critical notes), the δέ introduces an instance of their λέγουσι καὶ οὐ ποιοῦσι of a peculiarly oppressive character.
The binding (tying up into a bundle portions from the various elements, comp. Jdt_8:3) of heavy burdens is an expression intended to represent the connecting together of a number of requirements and precepts, so that, from their accumulation, they become difficult to fulfil.
τῷ δὲ δακτύλῳ αὐτῶν , κ . τ . λ .] but are themselves indisposed to move them even with their finger, in the direction, that is, of their fulfilment. The emphasis rests on τῷ δακτύλῳ ; they will not move the burdens with their finger, far less would they bear them upon their shoulders.