Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Matthew 12:29

Of a strong man [τ ο υ ι σ χ υ ρ ο υ]. Rev. rightly gives the force of the article, the strong man. Christ is not citing a general illustration, but is pointing to a specific enemy - Satan. How can I despoil Satan without first having conquered him?

Goods [σ κ ε υ η]. The word originally means a vessel, and so mostly in the New Testament. See Mark 11:16; John 19:29. But also the entire equipment of a house, collectively : chattels, house - gear. Compare Luke 17:31; Acts 27:17, of the gear or tackling of the ship. Rev., lowered the gear.

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Matthew 12:29

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