Ч29
ИЗБИРАТЬ/ИЗБРАТЬ БЛАГУЮ ЧАСТЬ
obs,
litVPsubj:
human (
usu. said sarcastically of a person who chooses the safest, most convenient
etc option) to choose the best alternative
X избрал благую часть X chose the better part.
From the Biblical account of Christ's visit to Mary and Martha's home. While Martha was busy serving, Mary chose "that good part" and listened to Christ's words (Luke 10:38-42).
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