Matthew 15:4 turns on whether Matthew wrote “God said” or the expanded “God commanded, saying,” an assimilation likely triggered by “commandment” in 15:3.
Matthew 15:4—New Testament Text and Translation Commentary
Exodus 21:17—Old Testament Text and Translation Commentary
Exodus 21:17’s “curses” is a stable Masoretic reading; the LXX “reviles” and the Gospel citations reflect the same moral category in Greek.
Textual Variants in Matthew 15: A Detailed Analysis of the Manuscript Evidence
A comprehensive textual analysis of Matthew 15 reveals early manuscript support for the original readings and common scribal expansions or harmonizations.
