matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

matthew 23:2 saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;

2. Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit--The Jewish teachers stood to read, but sat to expound the Scriptures, as will be seen by comparing Lu 4:16 with Lu 4:20.
in Moses' seat--that is, as interpreters of the law given by Moses.

matthew 23:2 saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses;

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