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That word "strain" here is the Greek is "Diulizo", which means "to filter out" something. For example, if you had a gnat (bug) in your soup, you might want to filter the soup to "strain out" (filter out) the bug.
The verse is saying that these people, to who Jesus was speaking, were worrying about the smallest of matters while neglecting the weightier matters of the law.
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What did Jesus mean when he said that the Pharisees strained out the gnat and the camel?
He told them that he said love is to be Hungary
What did Jesus mean when he said the pharisees that he strained out the gnat and swallowed the camel?
He told them that he said love is to be Hungary
What did Jesus mean when he said that the Pharisees strained out the gnat and swallowed the camel?
He told them that he said love is to be Hungary
What dos gnat mean?
A gnat is a small, flying insect that is often found in swarms around stagnant water or plants. They are known for being annoying pests that can bite or irritate humans and animals.
What is the scientific name of a gnat?
There are many species of gnat. Without knowing which species you mean specifically, this question cannot be answered properly.
What did Jesus mean when he said that the Pharisees strained out the gnats and swallowed the camel?
The answer is found in the verse preceding that reference:Matthew 23:23, 24 - "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!" [NKJV]In other words, they were extremely picky about the "little things" (imagine going through your spice rack every week and taking out a tenth of everything in it to give to God, as Jesus described them doing), but foolishly careless regarding the "big things," overlooking weightier matters of true importance; specifically justice, mercy and faith.A modern comparison comes to mind: being obsessive about the air pressure in your car's tires, but never checking the oil level in the engine. You're straining out a gnat (your car's "rolling resistance" is perfect!) but swallowing a camel (burning the motor up through negligence).
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