answered them = answering unto (Greek. pros; as in Luke 14:3 ) them.
an ass . All the texts read huios = a son, instead of onos = an ass, which latter has no MS. authority. In O.T. always ox and ass. Compare Exodus 23:12 .
not. Greek. ou. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 8:12 , Luke 8:28 , Luke 8:29 ,
straightway = immediately.
pull . . . out = draw. . . up. The Greek word occurs only here and Acts 11:10 .
of = by. Greek hupo. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 14:28 , Luke 14:33 .
to. Greek. eis. App-104 .
a wedding = wedding feast.
sit = recline.
not. Greek me. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 14:5 , Luke 14:6 , Luke 14:14 , Luke 5:20 , Luke 5:26 , Luke 5:27 , Luke 5:28 , Luke 5:30 .
feast, or reception . Occurs only here and in Luke 5:29 .
call. Same word as bid, Luke 14:7 .
the poor. Note the Figure of speech Asyndeton ( App-6 ), not emphasizing the particular classes, but hastening us on to the climax in Luke 14:14 . Note the opposite Figure in Luke 14:21 .
the master of the house . App-98 . Note these different titles, appropriate to each case, and see App-140 .
the city. Jerusalem. See App-140 .
the poor . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in this verse, emphasizing each class (with no climax at the end). The opposite of the Figure of speech in verses: Luke 14:13 , Luke 14:14 .
and. This is the Figure.
halt = lame. The same word as "lame" in Luke 14:13 .
compel = constrain. See all the nine occur here: Matthew 14:22 .Mark 6:45 .Acts 26:11 ; Act 28:19 . 2 Corinthians 12:11 .Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:14 ; Galatians 6:12 . Compulsion necessary, because the "will" is a fallen "will", and therefore no stronger than that of our first parents when unfallen. See Psalms 14:2 , Psalms 14:3 ; Psalms 53:2 , 3 John 1:5; 3 John 1:5 :40 . Romans 3:10-18 . Man's fallen will has never been used for God, without the compulsion of Philippians 2:13 .
of = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 14:8 .
intending = desiring. See App-102 .
not. App-105 .
counteth = reckoneth, or calculateth. Greek psephizo. Occurs only here and in Revelation 13:18 in N.T. It is from psephos = a pebble, with which calculations were made, or votes given. Occurs only in Acts 26:10 . Revelation 2:17
cost . Greek. dapane. Occurs only here.
whether. Same as "if" in Luke 14:26 .
sufficient to finish it = the [means] for (Greek. pros. App-104 ., but the texts read eis) [its] completion. Greek. apartismos. Occurs only here.
Bibliographical Information Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Luke 14". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/luke-14.html. 1909-1922.
Verse 1
it came to pass . A Hebraism. See on Luke 2:1 .
as He went = in (Greek. en App-104 .) His going. into. Greek. eis. App-104 .
chief Pharisees = rulers of the Pharisees ( App-120 ).
bread . Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part) for any kind of food.
the sabbath day = a certain Sabbath.
watched = were engaged in watching.
Verse 2
behold . Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 .
man ( App-123 .1) . . . which had the dropsy = dropsical (a medical term). Occurs only here.
before Him. Not one of the guests.
Verse 3
Jesus . App-98 .
unto . Greek. pros. App-104 .
lawyers = doctors of the law.
Verse 4
took = took bold of. Compare Luke 20:20 . 1 Timothy 6:12 .
Verse 5
answered them = answering unto (Greek. pros; as in Luke 14:3 ) them.
an ass . All the texts read huios = a son, instead of onos = an ass, which latter has no MS. authority. In O.T. always ox and ass. Compare Exodus 23:12 .
not. Greek. ou. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 8:12 , Luke 8:28 , Luke 8:29 ,
straightway = immediately.
pull . . . out = draw. . . up. The Greek word occurs only here and Acts 11:10 .
Verse 6
answer again = reply.
to = as
to . Greek pros. App-101 .
Verse 7
to. Greek. pros. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 14:8 .
bidden = invited or called. Greek. kaleo
chose out = were picking out. Going on before His eyes.
chief rooms = first couches. Greek protoklisia. Same as "highest room", Luke 14:8 . Compare Luke 20:46 . Matthew 23:6 .
Verse 8
of = by. Greek hupo. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 14:28 , Luke 14:33 .
to. Greek. eis. App-104 .
a wedding = wedding feast.
sit = recline.
not. Greek me. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 14:5 , Luke 14:6 , Luke 14:14 , Luke 5:20 , Luke 5:26 , Luke 5:27 , Luke 5:28 , Luke 5:30 .
in . Greek. eis. App-104 .
Verse 9
place. Greek. topes.
begin. Compare Proverbs 25:6 , Proverbs 25:7 .
with . Greek. meta. App-104 .
to take = to take (and keep in it).
lowest = last. Greek eschatos room = place, as above. Compare Luke 14:22 with Luke 2:7 .
Verse 10
Friend . Greek. philos, Noun of phileo. App-135 .
go up = go up, forward.
Occurs only here.
worship = honour. Greek. doxa = glory.
at meat = at table.
Verse 11
For, &c. This is repeatedon two other occasions. Compare Luke 18:14 and Matthew 23:12 .
abased = humbled.
Verse 12
also to him = to him also. The host.
dinner . . . supper. See note on Matthew 22:4 .
call. Greek. phoneo. Compare 19. 15.
nor. Figure of speech Paradiastole ( App-6 ), for emphasis.
neither . . . nor. Greek mede, compound of me. App-105 .
bid . . . again. Greek. antikaleo. Occurs only here.
be made thee = take place, when such an one asks for gifts, not friends.
Verse 13
feast, or reception . Occurs only here and in Luke 5:29 .
call. Same word as bid, Luke 14:7 .
the poor. Note the Figure of speech Asyndeton ( App-6 ), not emphasizing the particular classes, but hastening us on to the climax in Luke 14:14 . Note the opposite Figure in Luke 14:21 .
maimed = crippled. Only here, and Luke 14:21 .
Verse 14
And thou shalt be blessed . This is the climax.
blessed = happy, Figure of speech Beatitudo, not Benedictio.
cannot = have not [wherewith to]. App-105 .
at = in. Greek. en. App-104 .
resurrection. App-178 .
Verse 15
in. Greek. en. App-104 .
the kingdom of God . See App-114 .
Verse 16
made. T Tr. A Val and R read "was making". This parable is in Luke only. For the interpretation, see App-140 .:17 sent. According to custom.
Verse 17
servant = bondman.
Verse 18
with one consent = from (Greek. apo. App-104 . iv) one [mind],
make excuse . beg off.
a piece of ground = a field.
must needs = have need to.
go = go out (i.e. from the city). Greek. exerchomai, as in verses: Luke 14:21 , Luke 14:23 .
and see = to see. App-133 .
I pray. App-134 .
have = consider me.
Verse 19
another . App-124 .
go = go forth.
prove = try.
have = hold.
Verse 20
therefore = on account of (Greek. dia) this.
cannot = am not (Greek. ou. App-105 ) able to.
Verse 21
shewed = reported to.
lord . App-98 .
the master of the house . App-98 . Note these different titles, appropriate to each case, and see App-140 .
the city. Jerusalem. See App-140 .
the poor . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in this verse, emphasizing each class (with no climax at the end). The opposite of the Figure of speech in verses: Luke 14:13 , Luke 14:14 .
and. This is the Figure.
halt = lame. The same word as "lame" in Luke 14:13 .
Verse 22
Lord. App-98 . B. Note the various titles throughout.
hast commanded = didst command,
yet = still.
Verse 23
compel = constrain. See all the nine occur here: Matthew 14:22 .Mark 6:45 .Acts 26:11 ; Act 28:19 . 2 Corinthians 12:11 .Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:14 ; Galatians 6:12 . Compulsion necessary, because the "will" is a fallen "will", and therefore no stronger than that of our first parents when unfallen. See Psalms 14:2 , Psalms 14:3 ; Psalms 53:2 , 3 John 1:5; 3 John 1:5 :40 . Romans 3:10-18 . Man's fallen will has never been used for God, without the compulsion of Philippians 2:13 .
may be filled . Used of loading a ship.
Verse 24
none = not (Greek. ou. App-105 ) one.
men . App-123 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 14:2 , Luke 14:16 , Luke 14:30 .
Verse 26
If any . The case being assumed. App-118 .
hate not. See Matthew 10:37 .
life = soul. See App-110 .
Verse 27
his = his own.
Verse 28
of = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 14:8 .
intending = desiring. See App-102 .
not. App-105 .
counteth = reckoneth, or calculateth. Greek psephizo. Occurs only here and in Revelation 13:18 in N.T. It is from psephos = a pebble, with which calculations were made, or votes given. Occurs only in Acts 26:10 . Revelation 2:17
cost . Greek. dapane. Occurs only here.
whether. Same as "if" in Luke 14:26 .
sufficient to finish it = the [means] for (Greek. pros. App-104 ., but the texts read eis) [its] completion. Greek. apartismos. Occurs only here.
Verse 29
the foundation = its foundation.
able = strong enough.
finish it finish it off . Greek. ekteleo. Only here and Luke 14:30 .
behold . Greek. theoreo. App-133 .
begin . As they see him nearing the end of his resources.
Verse 30
Saying, &c. = Saying that this man, &c. See note on Luke 4:21 ; Luke 19:9 . Mark 14:30 , &c.
Verse 31
to make war = to encounter for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) war.
with = in [the midst of]. Greek en. App-104 .
to meet . Greek. apantao, as in Matthew 28:9 .
against. Greek. epi. App-104 .
Verse 32
Greek.else = If not.
ambassage = embassy. Only here and Luke 19:14 .
desireth = asketh, or seeketh. App-134 .
conditions = the [terms].
of = for. Greek. pros. App-104 .
Verse 33
forsaketh = taketh leave of.
he hath = himself possesses.
Verse 34
Salt , &c. See note on Matthew 5:13 .
if , &c. A contingent assumption. App-118 .
lost his savour = become tasteless. Compare Matthew 5:13 .
wherewith = with (Greek. en App-104 .) what.
seasoned . Only here, Mark 9:50 . Colossians 4:6 .
Verse 35
for. Greek. eis. App-104 . land. App-129 .
the dunghill = manure.
out = without
He that hath, &c. See App-142 .