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Read the Full Article →Active in procuring our Lord's death
Antiquity of
Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy
Esteemed wise and learned
Generally men of great wisdom
Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel
Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host
Kenites
Levi
Notaries in courts of justice
Often learned in the law
Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching
Persecuted the Christians
Regarded as interpreters of Scripture
Religious teachers
Sat in Moses' seat
Secretaries to kings
Secretaries to prophets
Tempted our Lord
Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ
Were doctors of the law
Were frequently Pharisees
Were ready writers
Wore an inkhorn at their girdles
Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence
Writers of public documents
Zebulun