Although there were always some individuals who served God, the Jews in general were often more concerned about appearing to be holy, or devout, than they were about doing God’s will.
برخی از آنان به خواست خدا عمل کردند ولی یهودیان کلاً در فکرِ داشتن ظاهری مقدّس و وقف‌شده بودند تا انجام دادن ارادهٔ خدا .‏