en_tn_condensed/mat/15/18.md

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Connecting Statement:

Jesus continues to explain the parable that he told in Matthew 15:13-14.

things that come out of the mouth

This refers to what a person says. AT: "words that a person says" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

from the heart

Here "heart" refers to a person's mind or innermost being. AT: "from inside the person" or "from a person's mind" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

murder

the act of killing innocent people

to eat with unwashed hands

This refers to eating without first ceremonially washing one's hands according to the traditions of the elders. AT: "eating without first washing one's hands"

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