This day = That this day, the Greek hoti placing what was said within quotation marks. Contrast Luke 23:43 , where there is no "hoti". come = come to pass, house. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for the household. a son . The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "the son". son. App-108 . Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus), App-6 , for a descendant. read more
And Zacchaeus stood and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.Conclusions of scholars with reference to this verse are radically different, some insisting that this refers to what Zacchaeus promised to do on that occasion and in the future, and others being equally certain that it refers to a rule of life that Zacchaeus had already long followed, the latter view being preferred here. As... read more
And Jesus said unto him, Today is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.Jesus' singling out Zacchaeus as the only man with whom the Lord ever invited himself to lodge, and the further compliment here to the effect that Zacchaeus was a "son of Abraham," indentifies the chief tax collector as a part of the true Israel of God, "an Israelite indeed," as the Saviour said of Nathaniel (John 1:47), and,... read more
Luke 19:8. And Zaccheus stood,— Stood forth;—in order to make the noble declaration following. By the half of his goods, he probably meant his income. Εσυκοφαντησα, which we render taken by false accusation, properly signifies any kind of oppression, especially under any pretence of law; and therefore would be more properly rendered, "If I have taken any thing wrongfully, by injurious charge, or oppressive claims in my office." See Ecclesiastes 4:1; Ecclesiastes 5:8. LXX. One great reason of... read more
Luke 19:9. And Jesus said unto him,— And Jesus spake concerning him, that is, to the guests; as is evident from the speech itself. The proposition προς is used in this sense, ch. Luke 20:19. Hebrews 1:7; Hebrews 4:13. read more
8-10. stood—before all. said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord—Mark how frequently Luke uses this title, and always where lordly authority, dignity, or power is intended. if I have—that is, "so far as I have," for evidently the "if" is so used (as in Philippians 4:8). taken by false accusation—defrauded, overcharged (Luke 3:12; Luke 3:13). fourfold—The Roman law required this; the Jewish law, but the principal and a fifth more (Luke 3:13- :). There was no demand made for either; but, as if to revenge... read more
9. Jesus said unto him—but also before all. This day, c.—memorable saying! Salvation already come, but not a day old. to this house—so expressed probably to meet the taunt, "He is gone to be guest," &c. The house is no longer polluted it is now fit to receive Me. But salvation to a house is an exceedingly precious idea, expressing the new air that would henceforth breathe in it, and the new impulses from its head which would reach its members (Psalms 118:15; Acts 16:15; Acts 16:16; Acts... read more
6. Zaccheus’ ideal response to Jesus 19:1-10This section in Luke’s long narrative of Jesus’ ministry as He traveled to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:27) is climactic. It is a choice example of Jesus offering salvation to a needy person. Zaccheus accepted Jesus’ offer and responded appropriately with joy and the fruits of repentance. He also gave an excellent example of how disciples should use what wealth they have. The section closes with a summary of Jesus’ ministry that is really the key... read more
Zaccheus’ stood up to make his promises thus symbolizing their solemnity. He addressed Jesus as "Lord" implying respect and Jesus’ deity (cf. Luke 19:9). His statement was a response to Jesus’ gracious initiative and the crowd’s disapproving reaction. His plan to give half his wealth to the poor and to reimburse generously anyone whom he had cheated testified to the genuineness of his faith in Jesus (Luke 19:9). The Mosaic Law only required adding 20 percent to the amount due when restitution... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:8
And = But. stood = took his stand. See note on Luke 18:11 . Lord. App-98 . I give : i.e. I now propose to give (present tense). Referring to a present vow, not to a past habit. poor . App-127 . if, &c. Assuming the actual fact, no doubt being thrown on it. Not a mere possible case. App-118 . I have taken . . . by false accusation. Greek sukophanteo. Occurs only here and in Luke 3:14 . It was said to mean informing of a breach of the law which forbade the exportation of figs... read more