Introduction
Explain the circumstances in which people might use these well-known Biblical idioms. Even better, compose a short passage or dialogue showing your chosen phrase in use.
Note: In most cases, these phrases would be used humorously, at least in part.
1. [Absolom] stole the hearts [of the men of Israel].
2. My flesh and my bone.
3. Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
4. The tree is known by his fruit.
5. If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
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