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Matthew 23:2: Meaning Explained
Saying, ‹The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:›
Matthew 23:2
“"The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat of authority."”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Jesus said the religious leaders held positions of authority given by Moses.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus acknowledged they had legitimate authority positions.
Key Words
seat of authorityPosition of leadership
Why It Matters
Position doesn't make someone righteous.
Did You Know?
Even though they had authority, their teaching was wrong.
Word Study
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Sayingλέγων,
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inἘπὶ
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MosesΜωσέως
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seatκαθέδρας
G2523
sitἐκάθισαν
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The scribesγραμματεῖς
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andκαὶ
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the PhariseesΦαρισαῖοι
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