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Luke 11:21 Cross-References
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“When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:”
Luke 11:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:21
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace. Jesus shifts to parabolic imagery, introducing "a strong man armed" (ὁ ἰσχυρὸς καθωπλισμένος, ho ischyros kathōplismenos)—fully equipped with weapons and armor. This figure represents Satan, whose "palace" (αὐλή, aulē—courtyard, domain) is the world system under his temporary control (2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 John 5:19). His "goods" (ὑπάρχοντα, huparchonta—possessions) are demon-oppressed and unregenerate humanity held captive to his will.The phrase "are in peace" (ἐν εἰρήνῃ ἐστίν, en eirēnē estin) contains grim irony—Satan's 'pea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:21
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“unless he first binds the strong man; and then he will plunder his house.”
“and plunder his goods”