Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Mark 11:4

In a place where two ways met [ε π ι τ ο υ α μ φ ο δ ο υ]. Amfodon is literally any road which leads round [α μ φ ι] a place or a block of buildings. Hence the winding way. The word occurs only here in the New Testament. Rev., in the open street, which in an Eastern town is usually crooked. Perhaps, by contrast with the usual crookedness, the street in Damascus where Paul lodged was called Straight (Acts 9:11). "It is a topographical note," says Dr. Morison, "that could only be given by an eye - witness." The detail of verse 4 is peculiar to Mark. According to Luke (xxii. 8), Peter was one of those sent, and his stamp is probably on the narrative.

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Mark 11:4

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