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Luke 14:19 Cross-References
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“And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.”
Luke 14:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:19
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. This verse is the second excuse in Jesus' parable of the Great Supper, illustrating rejection of God's kingdom invitation. The Greek ezēgoras (ἐζήγορας) means "I have bought," indicating a completed transaction. Five yoke of oxen (ten animals) represents significant wealth—such a purchase would cost approximately 500-1000 denarii (over two years' wages for a laborer).The phrase poreuomai dokimasai auta (πορεύομαι δοκιμάσαι αὐτά, "I am going to test them") reveals the excuse's absurdity. No s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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