Verse 13
standing : i.e. in a position of humility.
afar off. Compare Psalms 40:12 .Ezra 9:6 .
not . . . so much as = not even. Greek. ou ( App-105 .) oude.
unto . Greek. eis. App-104 .
heaven = the heaven. Singular. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
smote, &c. = was smiting, &c., or, began to smite. Expressive of mental grief. Compare Luke 23:48 . Jeremiah 31:19 . Nahum 2:7 .
upon . Greek. eis; but all the texts omit.
be merciful = be propitiated or reconciled (through the atoning blood sprinkled on the mercy-seat). Greek. hilaskomai. Compare Exodus 25:17 , Exodus 25:18 , Exodus 25:21 .Romans 3:25 .Hebrews 2:17 . Used in the Septuagint in connexion with the mercy-seat (Greek. hilasterion). Hebrews 9:5 .
a sinner = the sinner (compare 1 Timothy 1:15 ). Greek. hamartolos. Compare App-128 .
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