E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 11:53
said = was saying. to urge Him vehemently = to urgently press upon Him. provoke Him to speak . Greek apostomatizo. Occurs only here. The Papyri show that from its original meaning (to dictate what was to be written) it had come to mean "to examine by questioning a pupil as to what he had been taught". Here, therefore, they were not questioning for information, but for grounds of accusation. of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . many = very many. read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 11:37-54
AROUND THE JORDAN VALLEY95. Jesus accuses Pharisees and scribes (Luke 11:37-54)The Pharisees thought that religion consisted of keeping ceremonial laws. Yet their hearts were full of wicked plans to advance themselves while at the same time they oppressed others. They took great care in washing their hands and cleaning cups and plates, but made no effort to clean the evil out of their hearts (Luke 11:37-41).In calculating the amount of their offerings to God, the Pharisees were very strict in... read more