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A Calculated Insult
Commentators explain that Simon withholding a kiss was not a simple oversight. In that culture, a kiss was a standard, expected sign of honor and welcome for a respected guest or Rabbi. By omitting this basic courtesy, Simon was subtly disrespecting Jesus, making the woman's lavish affection even more profound in contrast.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:45
18th Century
Theologian
Thou gavest me no kiss. The kiss was a token of affection or a common mode of salutation, and Simon had even neglected this mark of welcom…
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:45
Hath not ceased to kiss (ου διελιπεν καταφιλουσα). Supplementary participle.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:45
19th Century
Bishop
Thou gavest me no kiss.—This also, as we see in the case of Judas (see Note on Matthew 26:49), was a customary mark of re…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:45
19th Century
Preacher
But this woman, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.
Every word is emphatic to show how far she had gone beyond…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:45
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 Gill
On Luke 7:45
17th Century
Pastor
You gave me no kiss
A token of civility among friends, when they met together on any occasion. The Jews have a sayin…
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…