Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament · Luke Chapter 20

They reasoned (συνελογίσαντο)

Only here in New Testament. The preposition, σύν, together, and the additional with themselves, denote a very close conference.

Will stone (καταλιθάσει)

Only here in New Testament. "Stone us down" (κατά); i.e., stone us to death.

They be persuaded (πεπεισμένος ἐστιν)

Lit., It (the people collectively) is hawing been persuaded. Denoting a long-standing and settled persuasion.

Let it out

See on Matthew 21:33.

Went into a far country

Not necessarily far, but as Rev., another country. See on Mark 13:34.

A long time (ἱκανούς)

See on ch. Luke 7:6.

Of the fruit

See on Mark 12:2.

He sent yet (προσέθετο πέμψαι)

Lit., he added to send. A Hebrew form of expression.

Wounded (τραυματίσαντες)

Only here and Acts 19:16.

It may be (ἴσως)

Only here in New Testament. The adverb of ἴσος, equal. It expresses more than perhaps, implying rather a strong probability. Compare the phrase, it is an even chance that.

Reverence

See on Matthew 21:37.

Destroy

See on Matthew 21:41.

God forbid (μὴ γένοιτο)

Lit., may it not be.

The stone, etc

See on 1 Peter 2:4-7.

Shall be broken (συνθλασθήσεται)

Rev., rightly, broken to pieces. See on Matthew 21:44.

Grind him to powder (λικμήσει)

See on Matthew 21:44

Watched

See on Mark 3:2.

Spies (ἐγκαθέτους)

Only here in New Testament. From ἐγκαθίμηι, to send in, as a garrison into a city. Hence of persons sent in for the purpose of espionage.

Which should feign (ὑποκρινομένους)

Lit., feigning. Rev., which feigned. Only here in New Testament. See on hypocrites, Matthew 23:13.

The power and authority (τῇ ἀρχῇ καὶ τῇ ἐξουσίᾳ)

The former, the Roman power in general; the latter, the specific authority of the official.

Acceptest not the person

See on James 2:1.

Tribute (φόρον)

From φέρω, to bring. Something, therefore, which is brought in by way of payment. Luke uses the Greek word instead of the Latin κῆνσον, census, in Matthew and Mark.

Perceived

See on considerest, Matthew 7:3.

Craftiness (πανουργίαν)

From πᾶν, every, and ἔργον, deed. Readiness for every and any deed. Hence unscrupulousness, and so, generally, knavery.

Penny

See on Matthew 20:2.

Image and superscription

See on Matthew 22:20.

His words (ῥήματος)

Singular number. Rev., properly, saying. See on Luke 1:37.

Asked

See on Mark 12:18.

Equal unto the angels (ἰσάγγελοι)

Only here in New Testament.

Shewed (ἐμήνυσεν)

Originally to disclose something secret. Hence, generally, to make known.

At the bush (ἐπὶ τῆς βάτου)

Wrong. Render as Rev., in the place concerning the bush. See on Mark 12:26.

Of thy feet (τῶν ποδῶν σου)

A. V. omits.

Chief rooms

Rev., correctly, chief places. See on Mark 12:39.

Widows' houses

See on Mark 12:40.