Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Luke 8:7

Among [ε ν μ ε σ ω]. In the midst. Stronger than the simple ejn, in, as giving more prominence to the danger.

Sprung up with it [σ υ μ φ υ ε ι σ α ι]. Only here in New Testament. See on ver. 6, and Matthew 13:7. The technical word among physicians for closing of wounds or ulcers, and uniting of nerves or bones. Dioscorides uses it, as here, of plants growing in the same place : "The hellebore grows together with the vines."

Choked [α π ε π ν ι ξ α ν]. Lit., choked off. Matthew has the simple epnixan, choked; and Mark sunepnixan; the sun, together, emphasizing the idea of compression. Luke is very fond of compounds and sonorous words. See on ch. Luke 23:51.

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Luke 8:7

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