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Fausset's Bible Dictionary

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Matthew 23:24 translated, "ye strain out a gnat," namely, in filtering liquors. Figuratively for "ye are punctilious about trifles" while reckless of enormities.

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Fausset, Andrew R. Entry for 'Gnat'. Fausset's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​fbd/​g/gnat.html. 1949.
 
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