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Luke 16:24 Cross-References

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And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

Luke 16:24 (KJV)

Historical Context for Luke 16:24

People Mentioned

A
Abramson of Terah (GEN 11:26)
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Lazarusthe poor man of the parable (LUK 16:20)

Commentary on Luke 16:24

The first request: 'And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' The rich man addresses 'Father Abraham' (Πάτερ Ἀβραάμ, Pater Abraam), claiming covenant relationship, but Abraham cannot help. His plea 'have mercy on me' (ἐλέησόν με, eleēson me) comes too late—mercy's day has passed. The request is modest—just 'the tip of his finger' (τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ, to akron tou daktylou autou) dipped in water to cool his tongue. This minimal request highlights his d...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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