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A Defiant Message to a Fox
Jesus calls Herod a "fox," which commentators identify as a label for his cunning, sly, and manipulative character. Rather than being intimidated by Herod's threat, Jesus sends a message of defiance, showing He sees through the scheme and will not be rushed. He operates on God's timetable, not a politician's.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 13:32
18th Century
Theologian
Tell that fox. A fox is an emblem of slyness, of cunning, and of artful mischief. The word is also used to denote a dissembler. Herod was …
AT Robertson
On Luke 13:32
That fox (τη αλωπεκ ταυτη). This epithet for the cunning and cowardice of Herod shows clearly that Jesus understood the real attit…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 13:32
19th Century
Bishop
Go you, and tell that fox . . .—The word was eminently descriptive of the character both of the Tetrarch individually and…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 13:29–34
19th Century
Preacher
And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. And, be…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 13:32
In Luke’s last mention of him (9:7–9) Herod was troubled at the reports of Jesus’ miracles. By having John the Baptist beheaded, Herod thought he h…
John Calvin
On Luke 13:32
16th Century
Theologian
Go, tell that fox: it is certain that the person spoken of here is Herod Antipas. Though he consistently had the character of a fox,
John Gill
On Luke 13:32
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto them, go you and tell that fox
Herod, who it may be sent them, of which Christ was not ignorant, no…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 13:31–35
17th Century
Minister
Christ, in calling Herod a fox, gave him his true character. The greatest of men were accountable to God; therefore, it was fitting for Him to call…