γυνὴ, etc., a woman who was in the city, a sinner. This arrangement of the words (ἥτις ἦν ἐν τῇ πόλει, W.H [78]) represents her as a notorious character; how sinning indicated by expressive silence: a harlot. In what city? Various conjectures. Why not Capernaum? She a guest and hearer on occasion of the feast in Levi's house, and this what came of it! Place the two dinners side by side for an effective contrast. ἐπιγνοῦσα, having learned, either by accident, or by inquiry, or by both combined. ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ τ. φ.: the Pharisee again, nota bene! A formidable place for one like her to go to, but what will love not dare?

[78] Westcott and Hort.

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