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Luke 21:5 Cross-References
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Jesus Foretells the Destruction of the Temple
“And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,”
Luke 21:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 21:5
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, The scene shifts from the widow's offering to architectural commentary. Disciples or bystanders marveled at the temple's magnificence—lithois kalois kai anathēmasin (λίθοις καλοῖς καὶ ἀναθήμασιν, 'beautiful stones and votive offerings'). Herod's temple was one of the ancient world's architectural wonders. Massive stones (some weighing hundreds of tons) formed walls; gold plates covered surfaces; elaborate decorations adorned courts. Votive offerings from wealthy donors further embellished the complex.The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 21:5
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“Forty-six years was this temple in building, and will you raise it up in three days?”
“and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.”
“one of his disciples said to him”