Bible Commentary

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 31 37. The Healing of a Demoniac 31. came down to Capernaum ] St Matthew (Mat 4:13-16) sees in this the fulfilment of Isa 9:1-2, omitting the first part which should be rendered “At the former time he brought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:31”

But he passing through the midst of them went his way, 30. passing through the midst of them ] This is rather a mirabile than a miraculum, since no miracle is asserted or necessarily implied. The inherent majesty and dignity of our Lord’s calm ascendency, seem to have been sufficient on several occasions to overawe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:30”

And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. 29. the brow of the hill whereon their city was built ] The ‘ whereon ’ refers to the hill not to the brow. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:29”

And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 28. were filled with wrath ] The aorist implies a sudden outburst. Perhaps they were already offended by knowing that Jesus had spent two days at Sychar among the hated Samaritans; and now He whom they wished to treat as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:28”

And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. 27. saving Naaman the Syrian ] 2Ki 5:1-14. Thus both Elijah and Elisha had carried God’s mercies to Gentiles. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Many lepers – For an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:27”

But unto none of them was Elijah sent, save unto Sarepta, [a city] of Sidon, unto a woman [that was] a widow. 26. save unto Sarepta ] i. e. “but he was sent to Sarepta.” Zarephath (1Ki 17:9) was a Phoenician town near the coast between Tyre and Sidon, now called Surafend. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:26”

But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; 25. many widows were in Israel ] So far from trying to flatter them, He tells them that His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:25”

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country, 24 30. Rejection by the Nazarenes 24. is accepted in his own country ] St Matthew adds (Mat 13:57) “and in his own house,” implying that “neither did His brethren believe on Him.” This curious psychological fact, which has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:24”

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. 23. this proverb ] The Greek word is ‘ parabol,’ which is here used for the Hebrew mashal, and had a wider meaning than its English … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:23”

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son? 22. gracious words ] Rather, words of grace. The word grace does not here mean mercy or favour ( Gnade), but beauty and attractiveness ( Anmuth). This verse and Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 4:22”