Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Luke 21:26

Failing [α π ο ψ υ χ ο ν τ ω ν]. Only here in New Testament. The word originally means to leave off breathing; to swoon. Thus Homer, when Laertes recognizes Ulysses :

"He threw Round his dear son his arms. The hardy chief, Ulysses, drew him fainting [α π ο ψ υ χ ο ν τ α] to his heart." Odyssey, 24, 346.

So also Sophocles, of Hector dragged behind Achilles' chariot :

" He breathed out his life [α π ε ψ υ ξ ε ν β ι ο ν].

Ajax, 1031.

Matthew alone uses the simple verb, yucw, to breathe, or blow. See on wax cold, Matthew 24:12. Luke uses four compounds of this simple verb, all of which are peculiar to him. Compare cool, ch. 16 24; refreshing, Acts 3:19; gave up the ghost, Acts 5:5; Acts 5:10.

Expectation [π ρ ο σ δ ο κ ι α ς]. Only here and Acts 12:11.

The world. See on ch. Luke 2:1.

Shall be shaken [σ α λ ε υ θ η σ ο ν τ α ι]. Compare Matthew 11:7; Luke 6:38; Acts 4:31; Hebrews 12:26; Hebrews 12:27. The root of the verb is the same as that of billows, ver 25.

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Luke 21:26

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