An innumerable multitude [τ ω ν μ υ ρ ι α δ ω ν τ ο υ ο χ λ ο υ]. The word muriav strictly means a number of ten thousand. It is our word myriad. Hence, generally, of any countless number.

First of all. Many connect this with what follows : "first of all beware," etc.

Leaven. See on Matthew 13:33.

Which [η τ ι ς]. Classifying the leaven : which belongs to the category of hypocrisy.

Hypocrisy. See on hypocrites, Matthew 23:13.

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Old Testament