“They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.” – Matthew 15:9 NIV
Pulpit Commentary
Verse 9. – But in vain, etc. The Hebrew gives, “And their fear of me is a commandment of men which hath been taught them,” or “learned by rote” (Revised Version). Septuagint, “In vain do they worship me, teaching men’s commandments and doctrines.” Their worship is vitiated at its very root. Commandments of men. This is Christ’s designation of rabbinical traditions (comp. Colossians 2:22).
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