Bible Commentary

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. 8. their thoughts ] Rather, their reasonings. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But he knew there thoughts – He knew their thoughts – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:8”

And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 7. the scribes and Pharisees watched him ] Luk 20:20. The followers of Shammai, at that epoch the most powerful of the Pharisaic Schools, were so strict about the Sabbath, that they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:7”

And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 6-11. The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand. 6. into the synagogue ] Mat 12:9-14; Mar 3:1-6 . None of the Evangelists enable us to decide … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:6”

And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Luk 6:5 That the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath A spiritual man Lord of the Sabbath When is a son of man lord of the Sabbath-day? To whom may the Sabbath safely become a shadow? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:5”

How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? 4. did take and eat ] St Mark says that this was “in the days of Abiathar the high … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:4”

And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry, and they which were with him; 3. Have ye not read so much as this ] Rather, Did ye not even read this? He answers them in one of their own formulae, but with a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:3”

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days 2. certain of the Pharisees ] On the Jewish sects see Excursus VI. As the chronological sequence of the incident is uncertain, these may be some of the spy-Pharisees who as His ministry … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:2”

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing [them] in [their] hands. Luk 6:1-5. The Disciples pluck the ears of corn on the Sabbath. (Mat 12:1-8; Mar 2:23-28.) 1. on the second … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:1”

No man also having drunk old [wine] straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. 39. having drunk old ] This verse is peculiar to St Luke, and is a characteristic of his fondness for all that is most tender and gracious. It is an expression of considerateness towards the inveterate prejudices engendered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:39”

But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. 38. new wine into new bottles ] Rather, new ( ) wine into fresh ( ) wine-skins. The new spirit requires fresh forms for its expression and preservation; the vigour of youth cannot be bound in the swaddling-bands of infancy. It is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 5:38”