Luke 7:36. One of the Pharisees. ‘Simon' (Luke 7:40).

That he would eat with him. There is no evidence of an improper motive. With all his scruples, the Pharisee shows no hostility. Pride may indeed have entered. Our Lord, who came ‘eating and drinking' (Luke 7:34), accepted the invitation.

Sat down to meat. As always, ‘reclined at table,' the head toward the table, the body supported by the left arm and the feet turned outward. The sandals were usually removed before eating.

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Old Testament