King James Version
What Does Luke 14:6 Mean?
“And they could not answer him again to these things.”
Context
4
And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;
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And answered them , saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
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And they could not answer him again to these things.
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And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,
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When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **And they could not answer him again.**—The Greek is, perhaps, a little more emphatic—“They *had no power,* they were *powerless* to answer him.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Luke 14:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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