Bible Commentaries

ended = completed, or finished.

sayings. Greek. p1. of rhema. Not the same word as in Luke 6:47. See note on Mark 9:32.

in = into. Greek. eis. App-104.

audience = hearing. Greek. "ears". Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for hearing.

into. Greek. eis. App-104.

Capernaum. See App-169.

a certain centurion: viz. the same that the Lord had blessed before (Matthew 8:5-13); i.e. before the calling of the twelve, Matthew 10:1, &c. This second healing of the centurion's bondman took place after the calling of the twelve (Luke 6:13-16). Note the different words and incidents. servant = bondman. Greek. doulos, not "pais" as in Matthew 8:6 (App-108.) and in Luke 7:7 here, for the "pais" might be a "doulos", while the "doulos" need not be a " pais". "Pais" relates to origin, "doulos" to condition, when used of the same person. dear = esteemed, or honoured. Not said of the "pais", and more suitable to "doulos".

of = about. Greek. peri. App-104. Not the same word as in verses: Luke 7:7, Luke 7:21-; Luk_7:-30; Luk_7:35.

Jesus. App-98.

sent = sent away (the sender remaining behind). Greek. apostello. App-174.

unto. Greek. pros. App-104.

the elders = some of [the] elders.

beseeching = asking. Not the same word as in Luke 7:4. App-134.

to. Greek. pros. App-104.

besought. Stronger word than in Luke 7:3. App-134.:6.

instantly = pressingly, or urgently.

was = is: giving the exact words.

loveth. Greek. agapao. App-135.

he = he himself.

us = for us.

a synagogue = the synagogue. The Lord knew all the synagogues in Capernaum; so that this must have been some special synagogue, probably a new one, built since the event of Matthew 8:5-13,

went = was going.

with = in conjunction or fellowship with. Greek. sun. App-104.

not far. In the former case, the Lord did not go; being prevented by the centurion.

not. Greek. ou. App-105.

from. Greek. apo. App-104.

sent. Greek. pempo (App-174.) = to send with; the envoy being accompanied by an, escort.

saying. He himself was present, and was the speaker.

Lord. App-98. The Person of the Lord is the subject of this second period of His ministry. See App-119.

trouble not Thyself. This second and similar address shows a greater depth of humility, probably grown since the former healing, of which the synagogue may have been a votive token. not. Greek. me. App-105. Not the same word as in preceding and following clause,

not worthy. Greek. ou. As in first clause.

under. Greek. hupo. App-104.

my. Emphatic by position in the sentence. Figure of speech Hyperbaton. App-6.

say in a word = say by, or with a word. Dative case.

servant. Here, it is Greek. pais. App-108. See note on Luke 7:2.

I also am, &c. = I also, a man, am appointed under (or, obedient to) authority.

man. Greek. anthropos. App-123. set appointed.

me = myself.

He marvelled, &c. The only other instance of the Lord's marvelling is at their unbelief (Mark 6:6).

not. . . . no, not = not even. Greek. oude.

in. Greek. en. App-104.

to = unto. Greek. eis. App-104.

whole = in good health. A medical word. See note on Luke 5:31. that had been sick. Omitted by L T Tr. [A] W EI R. Thusthe antecedents and consequents, andsubjects of the two miracles differ in important details.

Verses 11-17 peculiar to Luke. Selected because it is connected with the Lord's Person as God-raiser of the dead; and as Man-full of compassion.

And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6), the "many ands" in these verses (11-17) emphasizing every detail. The "ands" in the English do not always agree with those in the Greek.

it came to pass. A Hebraism. See note on Luke 1:8.

Nain. Now, Nein. Occurs only here in N.T. The ruins are on the slope of Little Hermon, west of Endor.

the gate. All funerals were outside.

behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6. To call attention to the two great crowds meeting.

a dead man. Greek ho nekros. App-139.

the Lord. This Divine title more frequent in Luke than in any of the other Gospels. See verses: Luke 7:19, Luke 7:31, Luke 7:1; Luke 11:1; Luke 12:42; Luke 17:5, Luke 17:6; Luke 19:8; Luke 19:22. a1. App-98. A.

saw. Greek eidon. App-133.:1. Not the same word as in Luke 7:24.

compassion. See on Luke 7:11 the reason for the selection of this miracle, here.

on. Greek. epi. App-104.

not. Greek. me. App-105.

came = came up.

touched. Without defilement. Another remarkable fact, emphasized by the and".

bier. Probably of wicker-work.

stood still. Another remarkable particular. Young man. App-108. Arise. App-178.

he that was dead = the corpse. See App-139. sat up. A medical word (Colossians 4:14). Greek anakathizo. Occurs only here and Acts 9:40. Common in medical writings; and found also in the Papyri, in a letter from a Christian servant to his absent master about the illness of his mistress (Milligan's Selections, p. 130).

a great prophet. See Luke 9:8, Luke 9:19.

is risen up. App-178.

among. Greek en. App-104.

hath visited. Compare Luke 1:68. John 3:2.

rumour = report. Greek logos.

throughout = in. Greek. en. App-104.

shewed him = brought word. This became the occasion of John's second mission. If the Lord could raise the dead, why was he languishing in prison?

two = a certain two. The mission in Matthew 11:1, &c., was earlier than this. See notes on Matthew 11:2. No number named there. See note on "two" there.

Jesus. All the texts read "the Lord". See note on Luke 7:13.

He That should come = the coming [Messiah].

look we = do we look.

another. Greek. allos. App-124. But Tr. and WI read "heteros". App-124.

men. Greek. Plural of aner. App-123.

same. Omit. No equivalent in the Greek.

cured = healed.

of = from. App-104.

infirmities = diseases (chronic).

plagues = scourges (acute). Medical terms (Colossians 4:14).

evil. Greek. poneros. App-128.

spirits. See App-101.

Jesus. Omit [LIT Tr. A WH R.

seen and heard. The evidence was not that they were miracles (qua miracles), but that the miracles were those that had been prophesied. See Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 85:4-6; Isaiah 60:1-3. Had the Lord worked miracles far more extraordinary they would have been no evidence at all as to His claims. the . . . the, &c. No articles in the Greek.

see are seeing again. App-133.

dead = dead people.

No Art. See App-139.

to the poor the gospel is preached: literally the poor (App-127.) are being

evangelized (App-121.4).

blessed = happy.

not be offended = find not (Greek. me. App-105.) anything to stumble at.

concerning. Greek. peri. App-104.

went ye out = have ye gone out (perfect tense). All the texts, however, read "went ye out" (aor.)

for to see = to look at. Greek theaomai. App-133.

with = by. Greek. hupo. App-104.

wind. Greek. anemos.

for to see = to see. Greek. eidon. App-133. soft. See Matthew 11:8. A contrast to "camel's hair".

are = are existing. Same word as "was" in Romans 4:19; "being "in Philippians 1:2, Philippians 1:6; and "is" in Philippians 1:3, Philippians 1:20.

delicately = luxuriously. The Herods were noted for this (Acts 12:21. Mark 6:21. Josephus, Bel. Jude 1:20.

A prophet. See App-49. One who spoke for God. Not necessarily beforehand. Compare Exodus 4:16; Exodus 7:1.

it is written = it standeth written. Quoted from Malachi 3:1. See App-107.

before. Greek. pro. App-104.

prepare. See note on Luke 1:17.

before. Greek. emprosthen = in the presence of.

born = brought into the world. Greek gennao, used of the mother. See note on Matthew 1:2.

not. Greek. oudeis = no one. Compare Luke 5:36.

least. See note on Matthew 11:11. John only proclaimed it. But had the nation then accepted the Lord, it would have been realized.

the kingdom of God. See App-114.

publicans = toll collectors. See on Matthew 5:46.

justified God. A Hebraism = declared God to be just, by submitting to John's baptism.

rejected = set aside, or annulled, by the interpretation they put upon it. Compare Galatians 1:2, Galatians 1:21. Proverbs 1:24.

counsel. Greek. boule. See App-102., and p. Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 1:11. See also Acts 2:23; Acts 4:28, &c.

against = as to. Greek. eis. App-104.

of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104.

And the Lord said. All the texts omit these words. this generation. See note on Matthew 11:16.

children = little children. App-108.

the = a.

We have piped = We piped: i.e. played at being at a wedding.

have not danced = danced not.

we have mourned = we mourned: i.e. we played at being at a funeral.

have not wept = wept not. Compare Luke 6:21.

eating . . . drinking. Hebrew idiom for ordinary living. Compare Luke 1:15. Matthew 3:4.

Bread. . . wine. Peculiar to Luke.

devil = demon. Later, they said the same of the Lord. John 7:20; John 10:20.

The Son of man. See App-98.

is = has.

But = And yet.

wisdom. See note on Matthew 11:19.

children: i.e. those produced by her. See App-108.

And one, &c. Verses 36-50 peculiar to Luke. Not to be identified with Simon (Mark 14:3). All the circumstances are different.

Simon was one of the commonest names. There are nine mentioned in the N.T., and two among the Twelve.

desired = asked, or invited. App-134.

with = in company

with. Greek. meta. App-104.

sat down to meat = reclined [at table].

a woman. Not to be identified with Mary Magdalene: it is a libel on her to do so, and quite arbitrary. Compare Matthew 21:32.

the city. That it was Magdala is a pure assumption.

which = who: i.e. reference to a class.

was, &c. All the texts read "which was in the city, a sinner".

when she knew = having got to know. Greek. ginosko. App-132.

Jesus = He. alabaster. See Matthew 26:7. Mark 14:3.

And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6.

at = beside. Greek. para. App-104.

wash = bedew.

did wipe = was wiping.

kissed = was ardently kissing. Compare Acts 20:37.

bidden = invited.

within. Greek. en = in. App-104.

if, &c. Assuming and believing the fact. App-118.

known = got to know, as in Luke 7:36.

that. Same as "which" in Luke 7:36.

answering: i.e. his secret doubt.

Simon. See note on Luke 7:36.

say unto thee. You have been condemning Me!

Master = Teacher. App-98.

say on = say it.

There was, &c. Greek. "There were two debtors to a certain money-lender".

pence = denarii. See App-51.

other = a different one. Greek. heteros. See App-124.

when they had nothing = not (Greek. me as in Luke 7:13) having anything.

most = more.

I suppose = I take it. Greek. hupolambano, used only by Luke; here, Luke 10:30. Acts 1:9; Acts 2:15. Medical use, to check (a disease).

judged. App-122.

Seest thou = Host thou mark. Greek. blepo. App-133. The Lord calls Simon's attention to her works, but He calls the woman's attention (Luke 7:47) to His own grace towards her.

thou gavest, &c. Op. Genesis 18:4; Genesis 19:2. Judges 19:21. 1 Timothy 5:10. no. Greek. ou. App-105.

for = upon. Greek. epi. App-104.

she. Emphatic.

this woman = she (emph.)

since the time = from (Greek. apo) the time when.

ceased = been intermittent. A medical word. Occurs only here in N.T.

Wherefore = for which cause, or because her sins are forgiven. sins. App-128.

for = that. This could be seen; and was the sign, not the cause or consequence.

unto her. Note the change.

began. Noting the uprising of the thought.

Who is This . . . ? This incident chosen because it sets forth the Lord's Person as God. The subject of this Second Period of His ministry. See App-119.