Matthew 15:9

9in vainμάτηνthenδὲthey worshipσέβονταίMeμε,teaching [as]διδάσκοντεςdoctrinesδιδασκαλίας[the] preceptsἐντάλματαof menἀνθρώπων.

and in vain they worship Me, teaching [as] teachings the precepts of men.’”

Vocab difficulty

98.6

Rare words

  • μάτην

    μάτην

    in vain, in an unreal way, to no purpose.

  • ἐντάλματα

    ἔνταλμα

    an injunction, ordinance, precept.