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…