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Moses' Seat

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Jesus talked of the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law (Scribes) sitting in "Moses' Seat". Moses' Seat was representative of religious authority. Some synagogues literally had a chair called "Moses' Seat" where the leader sat. This is an example of such a seat. Scripture: Exodus 18:13, Matt 23:2

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