0 In Mark 7, what commandment did Jesus criticize the Pharisees for not obeying?

The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan and covered the company of Abiram. Psalms 106:17

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In Mark 7, what commandment did Jesus criticize the Pharisees for not obeying?


The commandmet to kill children who curse their parents

(See Ex 21:15, Lev 20:9, Dt 21:18-21) Mark 21:18
Jesus was defending himself when the Pharisees accused him of not washing his hands before eating.
For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Mark 7:9
He [Jesus] said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Mark 7:9

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