Beholdest [β λ ε π ε ι ς]. Staring at from without, as one who does not see clearly. Considerest [κ α τ α ν ο ε ι ς]. A stronger word, apprehendest from within, what is already there. Mote [κ α ρ φ ο ς]. A. V. and Rev. The word mote, however, suggests dust; whereas the figure is that of a minute ch... [ Continue Reading ]
See clearly [δ ι α β λ ε ψ ε ι ς]. The preposition dia, through, giving the sense of thoroughness. Compare the simple verb blepeiv (beholdest), ver. 3. With the beam in thine eye thou starest at thy brother's little failing. Pull out the beam; then thou shalt see clearly, not only the fault itself,... [ Continue Reading ]
That which is holy [τ ο α γ ι ο ν]. The holy thing, as of something commonly recognized as sacred. The reference is to the meat offered in sacrifice. The picture is that of a priest throwing a piece of flesh from the altar of burnt - offering to one of the numerous dogs which infest the streets of E... [ Continue Reading ]
Bread, a stone [α ρ τ ο ν, λ ι θ ο ν]. Rev. for bread reads loaf, which is better. On the resemblance of certain stones to cakes of bread, see on Matthew 4:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Strait gate [σ τ ε ν η ς π υ λ η ς]. Rev., narrow. A remarkable parallel to this passage occurs in the "Pinax" or "Tablet" of Cebes, a writer contemporary with Socrates. In this, human life, with its dangers and temptations, is symbolically represented as on a tablet. The passage is as follows : "Se... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye shall know [ε π ι γ ν ω σ ε σ θ ε]. The compound verb indicates full knowledge. Character is satisfactorily tested by its fruits.... [ Continue Reading ]
Have we not [ο υ]. That form of the negative is used which expects an affirmative answer. It therefore pictures both the self - conceit and the self - deception of these persons. "Surely we have prophesied," etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
Profess [ο μ ο λ ο γ η σ ω]. The word which is used elsewhere of open confession of Christ before men (Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9); of John's public declaration that he was not the Christ (John 1:20); of Herod's promise to Salome in the presence of his guests (Matthew 14:7). Hence, therefore, of Chr... [ Continue Reading ]
Great was the fall of it. The conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. "Thus," remarks Bengel, "it is not necessary for every sermon to end with consolation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Were astonished [ε ξ ε π λ η σ σ ο ν τ ο]. From ejk, out of, and plhssw, to strike. Often to drive one out of his senses by a sudden shock, and therefore here of amazement. They were astounded. We have a similar expression, though not so strong : "I was struck with this or that remarkable thing.... [ Continue Reading ]
He taught [η ν δ ι δ α σ κ ω ν]. He was teaching. This union of the verb and participle emphasized the idea of duration or habit more than the simple tense.... [ Continue Reading ]