By Jesus ’ day, however, the term was used to brand those who were considered ignorant of the Mosaic Law or who failed to observe the minutiae of rabbinic traditions.
Namun, pada zaman Yesus, istilah itu digunakan sebagai julukan bagi orang - orang yang dianggap buta Hukum Musa atau yang tidak menaati seluruh perincian tradisi para rabi.