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A Silence of Judgment
Commentators widely agree that Jesus' silence before Herod was a deliberate act of judgment. Unlike His engagement with Pilate, Jesus offered no words to the man who had murdered John the Baptist and whose heart, as Charles Spurgeon notes, had no 'good seed' in it. This silence demonstrates that there can be a point where a hardened, unrepentant heart forfeits the privilege of hearing from God.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:9
He questioned (επηρωτα). Imperfect active, kept on questioning.
In many words (εν λογοις ικανοις). Same us…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:9
19th Century
Bishop
He answered him nothing.—We can hardly help asking ourselves what were likely to have been among Herod’s questions. Did t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; an…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:9
Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…
John Gill
On Luke 23:9
17th Century
Pastor
Then he questioned with him in many words
Or talked very much to him, inquiring who he was, whether John the Baptist…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:6–12
17th Century
Minister
Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…