Bible Commentary

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 41 52. The Passover Visit to the Temple 41. his parents ] The great Rabbi Hillel had recommended women to attend the Passover. It was not enjoined by the Law, but the Jews admired it as a pious practice. ( Mechilta, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:41”

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 40. filled ] Rather, being filled. The growth of our Lord is here described as a natural human growth. The nature of the ‘Hypostatic Union’ of His Divine and Human nature what is called the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:40”

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 39. Between this verse and the last come the events narrated by St Matthew only namely the Visit of the Magi; the Flight into Egypt; and the massacre of the Innocents. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:39”

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 38. that looked for redemption ] See Luk 24:21; Mar 15:43; 1Co 1:7; Tit 2:13; Heb 9:28. See Excursus VII. in Jerusalem ] The readings vary. Perhaps it should be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:38”

And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day. 37. departed not ] She was present (that is) at all the stated hours of prayer; unless we suppose that her position as a Prophetess had secured … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:37”

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 36 40. Anna the Prophetess. The Return to Nazareth 36. Anna ] The same name as Hannah (1Sa 1:20), from the root … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:36”

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 35. a sword ] The word rhomphaia, probably a broad Thracian sword, only occurs elsewhere in the New Testament in Rev 1:16, &c., but it is used in the LXX., as in Zec 13:7, “Awake, O … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:35”

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 34. is set ] Literally, “ lies.” The metaphor is taken from a stone which may either become ‘a stone of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:34”

And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 33. Joseph ] The undoubted reading is “ His father,” , B, D, L, &c. of him ] Rather, about Him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 33. Joseph and his mother marvelled] For they did not as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:33”

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 32. to lighten the Gentiles ] Rather, for revelation to. A memorable prophecy, considering that even the Apostles found it hard to grasp the full admission of the Gentiles, clearly as it had been indicated in older prophecy, as in Psa 98:2-3. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 2:32”