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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Luke 7:25

for to see. to see. Greek. eidon. App-133. soft. See Matthew 11:8. A contrast to "camel's hair".

are. are existing. Same word as "was" in Romans 4:19. "being "in Philippians 1:2; Philippians 1:6. and "is" in Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:20.

delicately. luxuriously. The Herods were noted for this (Acts 12:21.Mark 6:21. Josephus, Bel. Jude 1:20. §.; Ant. xix. 8. 2).

kings' courts. royal palaces. Greek. Plural of basileion. Occurs only here in N.T.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Charles Rose Commentaries

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  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

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