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A Deliberate Slight
Commentators stress that Simon's failure to provide water for Jesus' feet was a significant breach of cultural etiquette. In that era, washing a guest's feet was a fundamental rite of hospitality. Simon's neglect, as scholars like Ellicott note, was not a mere oversight but an act of disrespect, revealing a cold heart that stands in stark contrast to the woman's passionate devotion.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:44
18th Century
Theologian
Do you see this woman? You see what this woman has done to me, compared with what you have done. She has shown me expressions of …
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:44
Turning (στραφεις). Second aorist passive participle.
Seest thou (βλεπεις). For the first time Jesus looks…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:44
19th Century
Bishop
Thou gavest me no water for my feet.—There had, then, been no real respect or reverence in the Pharisee’s invitation. It …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:39–44
19th Century
Preacher
Saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner. And Jesus …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:44
Again the woman is the focal point of the narrative. Surprisingly, Jesus first contrasts her acts of devotion with a lack of special attention on S…
John Calvin
On Luke 7:44
16th Century
Theologian
And turning to the woman. The Lord appears to compare Simon with the woman in such a manner as to make him chargeable with nothing more th…
John Gill
On Luke 7:44
17th Century
Pastor
And he turned to the woman
That stood behind him at his feet,
and said to Simon, do you see this …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:36–50
17th Century
Minister
No one can truly perceive how precious Christ is, and the glory of the gospel, except the broken-hearted. But while they feel they cannot express e…