Matthew 16:22

Then Peter, &c.— Then Peter—began to expostulate with him, &c. Dr. Doddridge renders the original word προσλαβομενος, by taking him by the hand: Dr. Fuller supposes that phrase Ιλεως σοι, should be rendered, may God have compassion upon thee: Heinsius, Grotius, and Le Clerc give the same interpretation; and the accurate Dr. Scott, who is followed by Dr. Heylin, renders it, Mercy on thee! which is most literal. The phrase,as used by the LXX, generally signifies God forbid! or, as we render it, be it far from thee. See 1 Samuel 14:45. 2 Samuel 20:20. 1 Kings 21:3. 1 Chronicles 11:19. Compare Genesis 2:25 and see Doddridge, and Wetstein.