Bible Commentary

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? 49. began to say within themselves ] His words caused a shock of surprised silence which did not as yet dare to vent itself in open murmurs. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:49”

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. 48. are forgiven ] Rather, have been forgiven. The is forgiven of the previous verse is in the present, “ is being forgiven.” Both in the Old and New Testaments the readiness of God to forgive the deepest and most numerous sins is dwelt upon (Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:48”

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, [the same] loveth little. 47. for she loved much ] Rather, because. No doubt, theologically, faith , not love, is the means of pardon (Luk 7:50); hence, some interpret the ‘because’ a posteriori, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:47”

My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 46. My head with oil thou didst not anoint ] This would have been, an exceptional mark of honour, though not uncommon. “Let thy head lack no ointment,” Ecc 9:8; Amo 6:6; Psa 23:5. Here it is only … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:46”

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 45. no kiss ] The ordinary salutation of respect in the East, where the first thing when two friends meet and wish to do each other honour is to try to kiss each other’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:45”

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head. 44. Seest thou this woman ] Rather, Dost thou mark? Hitherto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:44”

Simon answered and said, I suppose that [he,] to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. 43. I suppose ] ‘I imagine;’ ‘I presume.’ The original word has a shade of supercilious irony (comp. Act 2:15), as though Simon thought the question very trivial, and never dreamt that it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:43”

And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 42. he frankly forgave them ] In the original, the one word , ‘he remitted,’ involving the idea of that free grace and favour ( charis) on which St Luke, like St Paul, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:42”

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 41. a certain creditor ] Rather, money-lender. five hundred pence ] A denarius was the day’s wages of a labourer and is usually reckoned at 7d., but really represents much more. Hence 500 denarii would certainly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:41”

And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 40. answering ] “He heard the Pharisee thinking.” S. Aug. unto thee ] The emphasis is on these words, You have been thinking evil of me: I have something to say to thee. Master ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:40”