Matthew 23:4
“For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For they bind heavy burdens,.... Meaning not the rites and ceremonies of the law of Moses, circumcision, and other…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They bind heavy burdens ... - This phrase is derived from the custom of loading animals. The load or burden is bound up…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they bind heavy burdens Impose the grievous enactments of the Law. Cp. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" (ch. Mat…
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