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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 23:5

5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, Ver. 5. To be seen of men ] Theatrically, thrasonically, and for ostentation, as stage players, or painted faces. See Trapp on " Mat 6:2 " See Trapp on " Mat 6:5 " Saints more seek to be good than seem to be so. They make broad their phylacteries ] That is, conservatories, so called. 1. Because by the use of them the law was kept in remembrance. 2. Because... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 23:5

all: Matthew 6:1-Nehemiah :, 2 Kings 10:16, Luke 16:15, Luke 20:47, Luke 21:1, John 5:44, John 7:18, John 12:43, Philippians 1:15, Philippians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:4 they make: Deuteronomy 6:8, Proverbs 3:3, Proverbs 6:21-Isaiah : the borders: Matthew 9:20, Numbers 15:38, Numbers 15:39, Deuteronomy 22:12 Reciprocal: Exodus 13:9 - a sign Exodus 13:16 - frontlets Leviticus 13:32 - yellow hair Deuteronomy 11:18 - a sign Ecclesiastes 7:16 - Be not Isaiah 1:12 - When Isaiah 57:12 - General... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,Their phylacteries — The Jews, understanding those words literally, It shall he as a token upon thy hand, and as frontlets between thine eyes, Exodus 13:16. And thou shalt bind these words for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes, Deuteronomy 6:8; used to wear little scrolls of paper or parchment, bound on their wrist and... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 23:5

5. Phylacteries The Greek word signifying preservatives. The phylactery was a passage of Scripture, written on parchment, folded up, and tied on the forehead, so that it should be always in front of their eyes. This was a kind of mechanical observance of Deuteronomy 6:8, where Moses says of his laws: “Thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.” The phylactery became in popular estimation, an amulet to repel demons, diseases, and... read more

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