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A Failure of Basic Honor
Commentators explain that anointing a guest's head with oil was a standard custom of honor and refreshment. Jesus points out that Simon, the host, failed to offer even this basic courtesy. This omission was not a minor oversight but a significant sign of disrespect, contrasting sharply with the woman's profound reverence.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 7:46
18th Century
Theologian
My head with oil. The custom of pouring oil on the head was universal among the Jews. The oil used was sweet oil or oil of olives…
AT Robertson
On Luke 7:46
With ointment (μυρω). Instrumental case. She used the costly ointment even for the feet of Jesus.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:46
19th Century
Bishop
My head with oil thou didst not anoint.—This also, though not as common as the kiss and the washing of the feet, was still a mark of court…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:46
19th Century
Preacher
My head with oil thou didst not anoint:
"You, the host, whose duty it was to anoint a guest, did not do it."
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:46
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 7:46
17th Century
Pastor
Mine head with oil you did not anoint
No not with common oil, so usually done at feasts, see ([Reference Psalms 23:5…
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…