Bible Commentary

And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 6. measures ] The Hebrew bath and the Greek metretes; rather less than, but roughly corresponding to, the firkin = 9 gallons. This remission would represent a large sum of money. Take … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:6”

So he called every one of his lord’s debtors [unto him,] and said unto the first, how much owest thou unto my lord? 5. So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him ] In the East rents are paid in kind, and a responsible steward, if left quite uncontrolled, has the amplest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:5”

I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 4. I am. resolved what to do ] The original graphically represents the sudden flash of discovery ‘I have it! I know now what to do.’ into their houses ] Literally, “ into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:4”

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 3. 1 cannot dig ] Rather, to dig I am not strong enough. to beg I am ashamed ] Sir 40:28 , “better die than beg.” Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:3”

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 2. give an account ] Rather, render the account. thou mayest be no longer steward ] Rather, thou canst not be any longer steward. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:2”

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. Luk 16:1-13. The Unjust Steward. 1. And he said also unto his disciples ] In interpreting the two following parables it is specially necessary to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 16:1”

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. 32. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad ] “They glorified God…saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life,” Act … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 15:32”

And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 31. Son ] Rather, Child. thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine ] Literally, “ all mine are thine” “Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 15:31”

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 30. this thy son…which hath devoured thy living with harlots ] Every syllable breathes rancour. He disowns all brotherhood; and says ‘came’ not ‘ returned, ’ and tries to wake his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 15:30”

And he answering said to [his] father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 29. do I serve thee ] Rather, I am thy slave. He does not say ‘Father:’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 15:29”