Bible Commentary

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here. 31 . The queen of the south ] The queen of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:31”

For as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. 30. a sign unto the Ninevites ] Jon 1:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninevites,…. As he was by lying three days and three … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:30”

And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. 29. were gathered ] Rather, were densely gathering. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See the notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:29”

But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 28. Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it ] See Luk 8:21. Our Lord invariably and systematically discouraged all attempt to exalt the merely human relationship or intercourse with Him, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:28”

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 27-32. The Womanly Exclamation. The Peril of Privileges abused. 27. Blessed is the womb that bare thee … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:27”

Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. 26. seven other spirits ] Compare Luk 8:2; Luk 8:30. The number is figurative of complete wickedness and (in this case) final … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:26”

And when he cometh, he findeth [it] swept and garnished. 25. swept and garnished ] The mischief and danger of the emancipated soul is that it is not occupied by a New Indweller. It has not tested the expulsive power of holy affections. It is ‘lying idle’ ( , Mat 12:44), i.e. ‘to let.’ Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:25”

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. 24. he walketh through dry places ] The unclean spirits were thought to frequent ruins ( Berachoth, f. 3 a) and the waterless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:24”

He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. 23. He that is not with me is against me ] Neutrality is sometimes opposition, see on Luk 9:51 (where we have the complementary truth). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Luk 11:23 He that Is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:23”

But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 22. a stronger than he ] Christ, “having spoiled principalities and powers, made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in His Cross,” Col 2:15. his spoils … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:22”