Daily bread (ton arton ton ejpiousion). Great differences of opinion exist among commentators as to the strict meaning of the word rendered daily. The principal explanations are the following : 1. From ejpienai, to come on. Hence, a. The coming, or tomorrow's bread. b. Daily : regarding the days i... [ Continue Reading ]
Forgive. See on ch. Luke 3:3; James 5:15. Sins [α μ α ρ τ ι α ς]. See on Matthew 1:21. Compare debts, Matthew 6:12. That is indebted. Matthew's debts appears here. Lead [ε ι σ ε ν ε γ κ η ς]. Rev. gives "bring us not," which, besides being a more accurate rendering of the word (eijv, into, ferw, to... [ Continue Reading ]
Set before. See on ch. Luke 9:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
My children are with me in bed. "A whole family - parents, children, and servants - sleep in the same room" (Thomson, " Land and Book "). Tynd. my servants are with me in the chamber.... [ Continue Reading ]
Importunity [α ν α ι δ ε ι α ν]. Only here in New Testament. A very striking word to describe persistence. Lit., shamelessness. As related to prayer, it is illustrated in the case of Abraham's intercession for Sodom (Genesis 18:23-33); and of the Syro - Phoenician woman (Matthew 14:22-28).... [ Continue Reading ]
Ask [α ι τ ε ι τ ε]. The word for the asking of an inferior (Acts 12:20; Acts 3:2); and hence of man from God (Matthew 7:7; James 1:5). Christ never uses the word of his own asking from the Father, but always ejrwtw, as asking on equal terms. Martha shows her low conception of his person when she us... [ Continue Reading ]
Of any of you [τ ι ν α]. The A. V. renders as though the pronoun were indefinite; but it is interrogative and commences the sentence. Rev., therefore, rightly, of which of you that is a father, etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Being [υ π α ρ χ ο ν τ ε ς]. See on James 2:15. Heavenly Father. Lit., the Father, he who is from Heaven. 14, 15, 17 - 23. Compare Matthew 12:22-37.... [ Continue Reading ]
Dumb [κ ω φ ο ν]. See on Matthew 9:32.... [ Continue Reading ]
Beelzebub. See on Matthew 10:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tempting. See on temptation, Matthew 6:13. Sign. See on Matthew 11:20.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thoughts [δ ι α ν ο η μ α τ α]. Only here in New Testament. Primarily with a sense of intent, purpose. A house divided against itself falleth [ο ι κ ο ς ε π ι ο ι κ ο ν π ι π τ ε ι]. Some make this an enlargement on the previous sentence - a more detailed description of the general is brought to de... [ Continue Reading ]
Satan. See on ch. Luke 10:18. Be divided. See on Matthew 12:26.... [ Continue Reading ]
Is come upon you. See on Matthew 12:28.... [ Continue Reading ]
A strong man [ο ι σ χ υ ρ ο ς]. It has the article : the strong man. So Rev. See on Matthew 12:29. Armed [κ α θ ω π λ ι σ μ ε ν ο ς]. Fully armed : down [κ α τ α] from head to heel. His palace [ε α υ τ ο υ α υ λ η ν]. Lit., his own. jAulh is strictly the open court in front of a house : later, the... [ Continue Reading ]
A stronger. Also with the article : the stronger. All his armor [τ η ν π α ν ο π λ ι α ν]. Wrong; for the armor is regarded as a whole - the panoply - which is a transcript of this word. Rightly, Rev., his whole armor. Tynd., his harness. Spoils [τ α σ κ υ λ α]. See on Mark 5:35. Compare on goods,... [ Continue Reading ]
Dry places [α ν υ δ ρ ω ν τ ο π ω ν]. Rev., more literally, waterless. The haunts of evil spirits (Isaiah 13:21; Isaiah 13:22; Isaiah 34:14). By satyrs in these two passages are meant goblins shaped like goats, which were sacrificed to by some of the Israelites (Leviticus 17:7; 2 Chronicles 11:15);... [ Continue Reading ]
Taketh to him [π α ρ α λ α μ β α ν ε ι]. See on Matthew 4:5. Seven. Emphatic : "taketh spirits, seven of them." More wicked. See on ch. Luke 3:19; Mark 7:21. Dwell [κ α τ ο ι κ ε ι]. Settle down [κ α τ α] to make their dwelling [ο ι κ ο ς] there.... [ Continue Reading ]
Blessed, etc. "She speaks well, but womanly" (Bengel). 29 - 36. Compare Matthew 12:38-45.... [ Continue Reading ]
Were gathered thick together [ε π α θ ρ ο ι ζ ο μ ε ν ω ν]. The present participle; and therefore, as Rev., were gathering together unto him, or upon him [ε π ι]. Only here in New Testament. Evil. See on adulterous. Matthew 12:39.... [ Continue Reading ]
A sign to the Ninevites. Compare Matthew 12:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall rise up [ε γ ε ρ θ η σ ε τ α ι]. From the dead. A greater [π λ ε ι ο ν]. Lit., something more. See on Matthew 12:6. Wyc., here is more than Solomon.... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall rise up [α ν α σ τ η σ ο ν τ α ι]. This verb is also used of rising from the dead, and that is implied here; but the meaning is, shall appear as witness. Hence Rev., stand up. See on Matthew 12:41. Preaching [κ η ρ υ γ μ α]. The proclamation. See on 2 Peter 2:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
Candle. Properly, lamp. Secret place [κ ρ υ π τ η ν]. Rather, a cellar or crypt. which latter is the Greek word transcribed. The bushel. See on Matthew 5:15. Candlestick. Properly stand. See on Matthew 5:15. Which enter in [ε ι σ π ο ρ ε υ ο μ ε ν ο ι]. Better with the continuous force of the pr... [ Continue Reading ]
Single - full of light. See on Matthew 6:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
The light that is in thee. Lit., the light, that, namely, which is in thee; thus emphasizing the inward light. See on Matthew 6:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
The bright shining of a candle [ο λ υ χ ν ο ς τ η α σ τ ρ α π η]. More correctly, as Rev., the lamp with its bright shining. jAstraph means lightning : see ch. Luke 10:18; and that is the usual meaning in classical Greek, though it occurs, rarely, of the light of a lamp. It is used here to emphasize... [ Continue Reading ]
Besought [ε ρ ω τ α]. Too strong. Better, as Rev., asketh. The present tense. Dine [α ρ ι σ τ η σ η]. See on dinner, Matthew 22:4. The morning meal, immediately after the return from morning prayers in the synagogue. Washed [ε β α π τ ι σ θ η]. See on Mark 7:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Platter [π ι ν α κ ο ς]. The word rendered charger in Matthew 14:8, on which see note. Compare, also, paroyiv, platter, Matthew 23:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Such things as ye have [τ α ε ν ο ν τ α]. Only here in New Testament. Commentators differ as to the meaning, but generally reject that of the A. V. Rev., those things which are within. The meaning is, give alms of the contents of the cups and platters. Jesus is insisting upon inward righteousness as... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye tithe [α π ο δ ε κ α τ ο υ τ ε]. Tithe is tenth. See on Matthew 23:23. Rue [π η γ α ν ο ν]. Probably from phgnumi, to make fast; because of its thick, fleshy leaves. Matthew has anise. See on 23 23. Herb [λ α χ α ν ο ν]. See on Mark 4:32. Wyc. has wort, originally the general term for a plant.... [ Continue Reading ]
Pharisees [τ ο ι ς φ α ρ ι σ α ι ο ι ς]. Luke's form of expression differs from that of Matthew, who says, "ye Pharisees; while Luke has" woe unto you, the Pharisees, " marking them by the article as a well - known religious body.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tombs which appear not [τ α μ ν η μ ε ι α τ α α δ η λ α]. Lit., the tombs, the unseen ones. The word adhlov, unapparent, occurs only here and 1 Corinthians 14:8, of the trumpet giving an uncertain sound. That walk over [π ε ρ ι π α τ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. The participle, and without the article; and theref... [ Continue Reading ]
Reproachest [υ β ρ ι ζ ε ι ς]. The lawyer converts Jesus ' reproach (see Mark 16:14, upbraided) into an insult; the word meaning to outrage or affront. Us also [κ α ι η μ α ς]. Or perhaps better, even us, the learned.... [ Continue Reading ]
Also [κ α ι]. Emphatic. "Even or also unto you lawyers, woe." Note the article as in the address to the Pharisees (ver. 43) : You, the lawyers. Ye lade. Compare heavy laden, Matthew 11:28. Grievous to be born [δ υ σ β α σ τ α κ τ α]. Only here and Matthew 23:4. Touch [π ρ ο σ ψ α υ ε τ ε]. Only he... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye build. Or are building, carrying on the work now. See on Matthew 23:29. Tombs of the prophets. See on Matthew 23:29.... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye bear witness that ye allow [μ α ρ τ υ ρ ε ς ε σ τ ε κ α ι σ υ ν ε υ δ ο κ ε ι τ ε]. Rev., more correctly, ye are witnesses and consent. The compound verb means "give your full approval." Ye think [δ ο κ ε ι τ ε]; favorably [ε υ]; along with them [σ υ ν].... [ Continue Reading ]
The altar and the temple. Oikou, temple, lit., house, is equivalent to naou, sanctuary (Rev.), in Matthew 23:35. The altar is the altar of burnt - offering. See on Matthew 4:5; and compare 2 Chronicles 24:18-21.... [ Continue Reading ]
To urge him vehemently [δ ε ι ν ω ς ε ν ε χ ε ι ν]. See on Mark 6:19. Provoke to speak [α π ο σ τ ο μ α τ ι ζ ε ι ν]. Only here is New Testament. From ajpo, from, and stoma, the mouth. Originally to dictate to a pupil what he is to learn by heart. Thus Plato : "When the grammar - master dictated ... [ Continue Reading ]
Lying in wait - to catch [ε ν ε δ ρ ε υ ο ν τ ε ς θ η ρ ε υ σ α ι]. Metaphors from hunting.... [ Continue Reading ]