For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Moses has been taught in every city for generations now, his words get read out loud in synagogues every single Saturday.
Moses' teachings have been everywhere, in every city, for forever, people know this stuff.
📚 Historical Context
In the early church, as described in Acts 15, the apostles were gathered in Jerusalem to debate whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to observe Jewish laws, such as circumcision. James referenced the widespread practice of reading and preaching the law of Moses in synagogues every Sabbath, which was a regular feature of Jewish life in cities across the Roman Empire, emphasizing that these teachings were already familiar to Jewish audiences. This context underscores the tension between Jewish traditions and the emerging Gentile-inclusive church.
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