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Luke 7:2 Cross-References
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“And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.”
Luke 7:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:2
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. The Greek entimos (ἔντιμος, precious/highly valued) describes the servant's status—not merely useful property but personally cherished, revealing the centurion's exceptional character. The term doulos (δοῦλος, slave) combined with 'dear' shows remarkable compassion crossing social barriers in a culture where slaves were often treated as tools.The phrase ēmellen teleutān (ἤμελλεν τελευτᾶν, was about to die) indicates imminent death, emphasizing the desperate urgency. This Gentile's love for his servant foresha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:2
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“Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master's relatives.”
“and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maiden; and she waited on Naaman's wife.”
“where he made the water into wine. There was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.”
“and he made him overseer over his house”
“obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh”
“the elder of his house”
“about twelve years of age”
“and wiped his feet with her hair”
“silver and gold”
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”