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Luke 4:17

Luke 4:17
And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And there was delivered unto him,.... By the "Chazan", or minister, to whom he gave it again, Luk 4:20, for the "Chazan"…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

There was delivered unto him - By the minister of the synagogue, or the keeper of the sacred books. They were kept in an…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And when he had opened the book - Αναπτυξας, When he had unrolled it. The Sacred Writings used to this day, in all the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 4:14-30

After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit;…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

there was delivered unto him Literally, "there was furtherhanded to Him." The expression means that after He, or…

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