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Luke 14:2 Cross-References
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“And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.”
Luke 14:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 14:2
Luke notes: 'And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.' The man's presence 'before him' (ἔμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ, emprosthen autou) suggests he was positioned where Jesus couldn't avoid seeing him. 'Dropsy' (ὑδρωπικός, hydrōpikos) refers to edema, abnormal fluid accumulation causing swelling. This painful condition was often associated with heart, liver, or kidney disease. The man's presence at a Pharisee's house was unusual—such gatherings typically excluded the sick and disabled. His strategic positioning suggests the Pharisees placed him there to test Jesus: would He hea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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