Luke 7:46
“My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said to the woman,.... Notwithstanding the Pharisee's censure, both of him and her:
thy faith hath saved thee;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
My head with oil - The custom of pouring oil upon the head was universal among the Jews. The oil used was sweet oil or…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
My head with oil thou didst not anoint - Anointing the head with oil was as common among the Jews as washing the face…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 7:36-50
When and where this passage of story happened does not appear; this evangelist does not observe order of time in his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
My head with oil thou didst not anoint This would have been, an exceptional mark of honour, though not uncommon. "Let…
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