9. Consistent with His stated intention of upholding the Law (17-20), Jesus reveals that the customary understanding of six biblical injunctions is inadequate or false and seeks to correct them: [9.1…4.] = Injunctions 1 thru 4 (21-37) DISCUSSED 9.5. Civil Disobedience/Disrespect Is Prohibited (38-42) 9.5.1. Injunction #5: (38a) “You have heard that it was said” […]
Matthew 5 – Part 14: Civil Disobedience/Disrespect Is Prohibited
9.5. Civil Disobedience/Disrespect Is Prohibited (38-42) 9.5.1. Injunction #5: (38a) “You have heard that it was said” = (As discussed), this phrase represents the beginning of an ancient rabbinic formula used to signal that the customary/current view (regarding a particular law/injunction) was about to be challenged as false or deficient. In this case, the injunction […]