Matthew 6:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face - as the Jews did, except when mourning (Daniel 10:3); so that the meaning is, 'Appear us usual'-appear so as to attract no notice.

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Matthew 6:17

17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;