912 B
912 B
Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues to explain the parable that he told in Matthew 15:13-14.
things that come out of the mouth
This refers to what a person says. AT: "words that a person says" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
from the heart
Here "heart" refers to a person's mind or innermost being. AT: "from inside the person" or "from a person's mind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
murder
the act of killing innocent people
to eat with unwashed hands
This refers to eating without first ceremonially washing one's hands according to the traditions of the elders. AT: "eating without first washing one's hands"