Matthew 23:2
Moses ' seat [κ α θ ε δ ρ α ς]. Or chair, as Wyc., in allusion to the practice of teachers sitting.... [ Continue Reading ]
Moses ' seat [κ α θ ε δ ρ α ς]. Or chair, as Wyc., in allusion to the practice of teachers sitting.... [ Continue Reading ]
To be seen [π ρ ο ς τ ο θ ε α θ η ν α ι]. See Matthew 6:1, where the same word occurs. The scribes and Pharisees deport themselves with a view to being contemplated as actors in a theatre; so that men may fix their gaze upon them admiringly. Phylacteries - Borders of their garments [φ υ λ α κ τ η ρ... [ Continue Reading ]
The uppermost rooms [π ρ ω τ ο κ λ ι σ ι α ν]. Rev., more correctly, the chief place, the foremost couch or uppermost place on the divan.... [ Continue Reading ]
Rabbi. My master. In addressing Jesus, didaskalov (teacher) answers to Rabbi. Compare John 1:39; Luke 2:46.... [ Continue Reading ]
Father [π α τ ε ρ α]. Aimed at those who courted the title Abba, or Father. Compare the title Papa - Pope.... [ Continue Reading ]
Masters [κ α θ η γ η τ α ι]. Lit., leaders.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hypocrites [υ π ο κ ρ ι τ α ι]. From uJpokrinw, to separate gradually; so of separating the truth from a mass of falsehood, and thence to subject to inquiry, and, as a result of this, to expound or interpret what is elicited. Then, to reply to inquiry, and so to answer on the state, to speak in dial... [ Continue Reading ]
He is guilty [ο φ ε ι λ ε ι]. In the rendering of this word the A. V. seems to have been shaped by the earlier and now obsolete sense of guilt, which was probably a fine or payment. Compare Anglo - Saxon gyld, a recompense, and German geld, money. There is a hint of this sense in Shakspeare, Henry X... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye Tithe [α π ο δ ε κ α τ ο υ τ ε]. ajpo, from, dekatow, to take a tenth. Tithe is tenth; also in older English, tethe, as tethe hest, the tenth commandment. A tething was a district containing ten families. Mint [η δ υ ο σ μ ο ν]. hJduv, sweet, ojsmh, smell. A favorite plant in the East, with whic... [ Continue Reading ]
Strain at [δ ι υ λ ι ζ ο ν τ ε ς]. dia, thoroughly or through, and uJlizw, to filter or strain. Strain at is an old misprint perpetuated. Hence the Rev. correctly, as Tynd., strain out. Insects were ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 11:20; Leviticus 11:23; Leviticus 11:41; Leviticus 11:42), so that th... [ Continue Reading ]
Platter [π α ρ ο ψ ι δ ο ς]. para, beside, oyon, meat. A side - dish, with the accompanying sense of something dainty; later, as here, the dish itself as distinguished from its contents. Excess [α κ ρ α σ ι α ς]. aj, not, kratov, power. Hence conduct which shows a want of power over one's self : in... [ Continue Reading ]
Whited sepulchres [τ α φ ο ι ς κ ε κ ο ν ι α μ ε ν ο ι ς]. Not the rock - tombs, belonging mostly to the rich, but the graves covered with plastered structures. In general, cemeteries were outside of cities; but any dead body found in the field was to be buried on the spot where it had been discover... [ Continue Reading ]
Tombs of the prophets. By this name are called four monuments at the base of the Mount of Olives, in the valley of Jehosaphat; called at present the tombs of Zechariah, Absalom, Jehosaphat, and St. James. Two of them are monoliths cut out of the solid rock; the others are merely excavations, with or... [ Continue Reading ]
Temple [ν α ο υ]. Rev., rightly, sanctuary. See on Matthew 4:5. Zechariah was slain between the temple proper and the altar of burnt - offering, in the priests ' court.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hen [ο ρ ν ι ς]. Generic : bird or fowl; but hen is used generically of the mother - bird of all species.... [ Continue Reading ]