colossians 2:22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

colossians 2:22 (which all [refer] [to] things destined to perish with the using)-- in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men?

22. Which--things, namely, the three things handled, touched, and tasted.
are to perish--literally, "are constituted (by their very nature) for perishing (or 'destruction by corruption') in (or 'with') their using up (consumption)." Therefore they cannot really and lastingly defile a man (Mt 15:17; 1Co 6:13).
after--according to. Referring to Col 2:20, 21. All these "ordinances" are according to human, not divine, injunction.
doctrines--Greek, teachings." ALFORD translates, "(doctrinal) systems."

colossians 2:22 (which all [refer] [to] things destined to perish with the using)-- in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men?

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