Bible Commentary

Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 18 – 21. The Mustard Seed and the Leaven. 18. Unto what is the kingdom of God like? ] For this solemn introduction see Isa 40:18. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See these parables explained … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:18”

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. 17. when he had said these things ] Rather, while He was saying these things. were ashamed ] See Isa 14:16 (LXX.). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:17”

And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 16. ought not ] Our Saviour gives him back his own word “ought but the man’s ought had been one of ceremonial obligation, and the ought of Jesus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:16”

The Lord then answered him, and said, [Thou] hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or [his] ass from the stall, and lead [him] away to watering? 15. Thou hypocrite ] Rather (with the best uncials), Hypocrites! ( , A, B), classing the man with the whole sect to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:15”

And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 14. ruler of the synagogue ] See Luk 8:41. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:14”

And he laid [his] hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. Glorified God – Praised God. Gave thanks to him for healing her. They who are restored to health from sickness owe it to God; and they should devote their lives to his service, as expressive of their sense of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:13”

And when Jesus saw her, he called [her to him,] and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 12. thou art loosed ] Here, as elsewhere, the delicacy and force of the Greek tense implying the immediateness and the permanence of the cure can only be expressed in English by a periphrasis. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:12”

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up [herself.] 11. a spirit of infirmity ] Her curvature is thus directly attributed to Satanic agency. Job 2:6-7; Act 10:38. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges There was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:11”

And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 10-17. The Sabbatical Hypocrite and the Suffering Woman. 10. in one of the synagogues ] The mention of synagogue-teaching becomes much rarer at this later stage of Christ’s ministry. It is most probable that from some at least of the synagogues of Galilee … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:10”

And if it bear fruit, [well]: and if not, [then] after that thou shalt cut it down. 9. if it bear fruit, well ] The ‘well ’ is not in the original, the idiom being a common but striking aposiopesis: i.e. the conclusion of the sentence is left to the speaker’s imagination. The phrase implies, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 13:9”