A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 7:44

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 7:44

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 7:44

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair." — Luke 7:44 (ASV)

Turning (στραφεις). Second aorist passive participle.

Seest thou (βλεπεις). For the first time Jesus looks at the woman and he asks the Pharisee to look at her. She was behind Jesus. Jesus was an invited guest. The Pharisee had neglected some points of customary hospitality. The contrasts here made have the rhythm of Hebrew poetry. In each contrast the first word is the point of defect in Simon:

water (44),

kiss (45),

oil (46).