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A Symbol of Helplessness
Commentators emphasize that a widow was among the most vulnerable members of society. The Old Testament specifically commanded judges to protect widows, making the judge's indifference especially wicked. Her status highlights a state of complete helplessness and total dependence on the justice system, making her a powerful symbol for those who have no one else to turn to but God.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 18:3
18th Century
Theologian
A widow. This is a circumstance that gives increasing interest to the parable. Judges were bound to show peculiar attention to widows ([Re…
AT Robertson
On Luke 18:3
Came oft (ηρχετο). Imperfect tense denotes repetitions, no adverb for "oft" in the Greek.
Avenge me of (εκ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:3
19th Century
Bishop
There was a widow in that city.—The neglect of the widow's cause had always been noted by the Lawgiver and Prophet—and it…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:1–7
19th Century
Preacher
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying, There was in a city a judge, which feare…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:3
The designation “unjust judge” is similar to the idiom in 16:8, “the dishonest manager.” Therefore we should probably understand the judge to be a …
John Gill
On Luke 18:3
17th Century
Pastor
And there was a widow in that city
Poor and helpless, and none among men to counsel, direct, and assist her, and take her part…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
All God's people are praying people. Here, earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even wit…