Jericho. The city was close to the fords of the Jordan, on the frontier of Peraea, and on the richest plain of Palestine, abounding most in the choicest productions, especially balsam; and was, therefore, an appropriate seat for an officer of superior rank to preside over the collection of revenues.... [ Continue Reading ]
Named [ο ν ο μ α τ ι κ α λ ο υ μ ε ν ο ς]. Lit., called by name. Compare ch. 1 61. Zacchaeus. Saccai, "the just.... [ Continue Reading ]
He sought [ε ζ η τ ε ι]. Imperfect. He was busy seeking as Jesus passed. Who he was. Lit., is. No to see what kind of a person, but which one of the crowd he was. Stature [η λ ι κ ι α]. See on ch. Luke 12:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sycamore [σ υ κ ο μ ο ρ ε α ν]. From sukh, fig - tree, and moron, the mulberry. The fig - mulberry, resembling the fig in its fruit, and the mulberry in its leaves. Some old writers derived it from mwrov, foolish, because it produced worthless figs. Dr. Thomson says that it bears several crops yearl... [ Continue Reading ]
I must abide. "Adopting the royal style which was familiar to him, and which commends the loyalty of a vassal in the most delicate manner by freely exacting his services" (" Ecce Homo ").... [ Continue Reading ]
To be guest [κ α τ α λ υ σ α ι]. More correctly, Rev., lodge. See on ch. Luke 9:12. A sinner. See on ch. Luke 3:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
Stood [σ τ α θ ε ι ς]. See on ch. Luke 18:11. Describing a formal act, as of one who is about to make a solemn declaration. He was like the Pharisee in attitude, but not in spirit. The more formal word for standing, applied to the Pharisee in the temple, is here used of the publican. I give. Not, I... [ Continue Reading ]
Appear [α ν α φ α ι ν ε σ θ α ι]. Only here and Acts 21:3. It means to be brought to light; shown forth. The common phrase show up [α ν α] represents it.... [ Continue Reading ]
His ten servants [δ ε κ α δ ο υ λ ο υ ς ε α υ τ ο υ]. Rev., rightly, changes to ten servants of his, since the his is emphatic; lit., his own. Moreover, it would be absurd to suppose that this nobleman, of consequence enough to be raised to a loyal dignity, had but ten servants. The number of slaves... [ Continue Reading ]
Had gained by trading [δ ι ε π ρ α γ μ α τ ε υ σ α τ ο]. Only here in New Testament. See on ver. 13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hath gained [π ρ ο σ η ρ γ α σ α τ ο]. Only here in New Testament. Lit., hath worked besides [π ρ ο ς] the original sum. Rev., made. Have thou authority [ι σ θ ι ε ξ ο υ σ ι α ν ε χ ω ν]. Lit., Be thou having authority. Cities. "A city for a pound, yet not even a cottage could be bought for a poun... [ Continue Reading ]
Made [ε π ο ι η σ ε ν]. See on Matthew 25:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
I kept [ε ι χ ο ν]. The imperfect. I was keeping while thou wert absent. Napkin [σ ο υ δ α ρ ι ω]. The Latin sudarium, from sudor, perspiration : a cloth for wiping off the sweat. Trench notes that the napkin which the idle servant does not need for its proper use (Genesis 3:19) he uses for the wrap... [ Continue Reading ]
Austere [α υ σ τ η ρ ο ς]. From auw, to dry. Dry, and thence hard. See on hard, Matthew 25:24. Sow [ε σ π ε ι ρ α ς]. See on strawed, Matthew 25:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou knewest. To be read interrogatively. "Didst thou know that? Then, for that reason, thou shouldst have been the more faithful.... [ Continue Reading ]
Bank [τ ρ α π ε ζ α ν]. Lit., the table of the money - changer. Wyc., board. See on exchangers, Matthew 25:27. Usury [τ ο κ ω]. Better interest, as Rev. See on usury, Matthew 25:27.... [ Continue Reading ]
But [π λ η ν]. Rev., howbeit. However it may be with the unfaithful servant. Slay [κ α τ α σ φ α ξ α τ ε]. Only here in New Testament. A strong word : slaughter; cut them down [κ α τ α]. 29 - 44. Compare Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11.... [ Continue Reading ]
Bethphage. See on Matthew 21:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
The Lord. See on Matthew 21:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Their garments. More strictly, their own garments [ε α υ τ ω ν], in their reverence and love for their Lord. See on Matthew 25:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Spread [υ π ε σ τ ρ ω ν ν υ ο ν]. Only here in New Testament.... [ Continue Reading ]
The descent. Two distinct sights of Jerusalem are caught on this route, an inequality of ground hiding it for a time after one has first seen it. Verse 37 marks the first sight, verse 41 the second and nearer view (see Introduction, on Luke's topographical accuracy). "At this point (the former) the... [ Continue Reading ]
He drew nigh. "Again the procession advanced. The road descends a slight declivity, and the glimpse of the city is again withdrawn behind the intervening ridge of Olivet. A few moments, and the path mounts again; it climbs a rugged ascent, it reaches a ledge of smooth rock, and in an instant the who... [ Continue Reading ]
Wept [ε κ λ α υ σ ε ν]. With audible weeping.... [ Continue Reading ]
A trench [χ α ρ α κ α]. Rev., correctly, as Tynd., a bank. Only here in New Testament. The word literally means a pointed stake, used in fortifying the intrenchments of a camp, and thence the palisade itself. In fortifying a camp or besieging a city, a ditch was dug round the entire circuit, and the... [ Continue Reading ]
Lay thee even with the ground (ejdafiousin). Only here in New Testament. Primarily, to beat level, like a threshing - floor or pavement. The Septuagint uses it in the sense of dashing down to the ground (Psalms 137:9, and elsewhere). So Rev., from the succeeding reference to the children, and in all... [ Continue Reading ]
Thieves [λ η σ τ ω ν]. See on Matthew 26:55; Luke 10:30; Mark 11:17.... [ Continue Reading ]
Were very attentive [ε ξ ε κ ρ ε μ α τ ο]. Only here in New Testament. Lit., as Rev., hung upon him. Tynd., stuck by him. :Luke 20 CHAPTER XX 1 - 8. Compare Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33.... [ Continue Reading ]