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Luke 7:44 Cross-References
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“And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.”
Luke 7:44 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 7:44
Jesus applies parable by contrasting Simon's minimal hospitality with woman's extravagant devotion: 'And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman?' (Greek 'Blepeis tautēn tēn gunaika'). The physical turn and direct question focus attention. Jesus lists Simon's failures: 'I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet' (Greek 'hudōr mou epi podas ouk edōkas'). Foot-washing was basic hospitality—roads were dusty, feet in sandals became filthy. Host's failure to provide water showed disrespect. The contrast: 'but she hath washed my feet with tears, and w...
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Cross-References for Luke 7:44
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“if she has brought up children”
“wash your feet”
“and gave the donkeys fodder; and they washed their feet”
“See now, my lords, please turn aside into your servant's house, stay all night, wash your feet, and you will rise up early, and go on your way. They said”
“and gave them water”
“and bowed herself with her face to the earth”
“and personally drag you before the courts?”