Luk 11:43 | RWP | e4.org | The chief seats in the synagogues ( την πρωτοκαθεδριαν εν ταις συναγωγαις ). Singular here, plural in . This semi-circular bench faced the congregation. has also the chief place at feasts given by Luke also in that discourse ( ) as well as in , a marked characteristic of the Pharisees.

‏ Luke 11:43

The chief seats in the synagogues ( την πρωτοκαθεδριαν εν ταις συναγωγαις ). Singular here, plural in Mt 23:6. This semi-circular bench faced the congregation. Mt 23:6 has also the chief place at feasts given by Luke also in that discourse (20:46) as well as in 14:7, a marked characteristic of the Pharisees.