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Delitzsche Hebrew New Testament
לוקם 3:21
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ויהי בהטבל כל העם וגם ישוע נטבל ומתפלל ויפתחו השמים׃
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that: Matthew 3:13-15, Mark 1:9, John 1:32-34
and praying: Luke 9:28, Luke 9:29, John 12:27, John 12:28
the heaven: Matthew 3:16, Matthew 3:17, Mark 1:10, John 1:32-34
Reciprocal: Ezekiel 1:1 - the heavens John 1:51 - Hereafter Acts 7:56 - I see Acts 10:11 - saw Revelation 4:1 - a door
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now when all the people were baptized,.... That came from several parts to John for this purpose, even as many as he judged to be proper subjects of that ordinance, as many of the common people, publicans, soldiers, c.
it came to pass that Jesus also being baptized of John in Jordan, he coming from Galilee thither on that account:
and praying; after he was baptized, for the coming down of the Spirit upon him, as man, to anoint, and qualify him for his office he was now about to enter on publicly: and for success in it, and for a testimony from heaven, that he was the Son of God, and true Messiah:
the heaven was opened;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 3:13-17. âJesus being baptized;â or, Jesus âhaving beenâ baptized. This took place after the baptism, and not âduringâ its administration, Matthew 3:16.
Praying - This circumstance is omitted by the other evangelists; and it shows,
- That Jesus was in the habit of prayer.
- That it is proper to offer up special prayer at the administration of the ordinances of religion.
- That it is possible to pray in the midst of a great multitude, yet in secret. The prayer consisted, doubtless, in lifting up the heart silently to God. So âweâ may do it anywhere - about our daily toil - in the midst of multitudes, and thus may pray âalways.â
Luke 3:22
In a bodily shape - This was a real visible appearance, and was doubtless seen by the people. The dove is an emblem of purity and harmlessness, and the form of the dove was assumed on this occasion to signify, probably, that the spirit with which Jesus would be endowed would be one of purity and innocence. The âHoly Spirit,â when he assumes a visible form, assumes that which will be emblematic of the thing to be represented. Thus he assumed the form of âtongues,â to signify the miraculous powers of language with which the apostles would be endowed; the appearance of fire, to denote their power, etc., Acts 2:3.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 3:21. Jesus - being baptized — See on Luke 3:16; Luke 3:17.