They were obeying the letter of the law, but they had added their own traditions that essentially overruled it.
Ils obéissaient à la lettre de la Loi, mais y avaient ajouté leurs propres traditions qui la remplaçaient dans la pratique.
In following his directions they were obeying the divine command, and this they must continue to do at whatever cost to themselves.
En suivant ses ordres, ils obéissaient au commandement divin, et ils devaient continuer à agir ainsi quoi qu'il leur en coûtât.
They were obeying the letter of the law, but they had added their own traditions that essentially overruled it.
Ceux-ci obéissaient à la loi de Dieu au pied de la lettre, mais ils y avaient ajouté leurs propres traditions qui, dans la pratique, annulaient la loi de Dieu elle-même.
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