Matthew 15:2

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“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat bread.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Why{G1302} do thy{G4675} disciples{G3101} transgress{G3845}{(G5719)} the tradition{G3862} of the elders{G4245}? for{G1063} they wash{G3538}{(G5731)} not{G3756} their{G846} hands{G5495} when{G3752} they eat{G2068}{(G5725)} bread{G740}.
Strong's King James
(2) "Why do Your disciples (talmidim) break the elders tradition? Because they don't wash their hands when eating bread!"
The F.O.G
"Why do Your disciples break our ancient traditions?" they demanded. "They don't perform the ceremonial hand-washing ritual before eating!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Wherefore do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they do not wash their hands when they may eat bread.’
Young's Literal Translation

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