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And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 45, 46. Final Cleansing of the Temple. 45. he went into the temple ] The procession of Galilaean pilgrims would leave Jesus at the foot of Mount Moriah (the ‘Mountain of the House,’ Isa 2:2), beyond … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:45”

And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. 44. shall lay thee even with the ground ] Titus, if we may trust Josephus, accomplished this prophecy wholly against his will, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:44”

For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 43. the days ] often used of troublous times, like the Latin tempora. shall cast a trench about thee ] Rather, shall surround thee with a palisade, Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:43”

saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things [which belong] unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 42. at least in this thy day ] Isa 55:6 ; 2Co 6:2. which belong unto thy peace ] Perhaps with a paronomasia on the name of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:42”

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 41-44. Jesus weeping over Jerusalem. 41. he beheld the city ] The Temple was at that time magnificent with gilding and white marble, which flashed resplendently in the spring sunlight (Jos. B. J. v. 5, 6), and the city was very … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:41”

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 40. the stones would immediately cry out ] There seems to be an allusion to the passage “For the stone shall cry out of the wall,” which occurs amid denunciations of destruction … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:40”

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 39. Master, rebuke thy disciples ] St Matthew puts into the mouth of “the Chief Priests and scribes” the ruder interpellation, “Hearest thou what these say?” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges How peevish were these wretched … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:39”

saying, Blessed [be] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. 38. Blessed be the King ] The various cries recorded by the three Evangelists all come from the Great Hallel (Psalms 113-118). St John alone (Joh 12:17 reading on) points out that the Messianic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:38”

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 37. even now at the descent of the mount of Olives ] at the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:37”

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 36. spread their clothes in the way ] as well as leaves of trees and branches of the palms, which they tore off and kept strewing as they went along (Mat 21:8), as in the reception of Mordecai (Targum on Esther x. 15) and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:36”