E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:6
so it was = it came to pass; as in Luke 2:1 . while = in (Greek. en. App-104 .) the time. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:7
her firstborn Son = her son, the firstborn. App-179 . wrapped . . . swaddling clothes. Greek sparganoo = to swathe. Occurs only here and Luke 2:12 . A medical term = bandage. See Co Luke 1:4 , Luke 1:14 . Eng. "swathe". Anglo = Saxon swathu = as much grass as is mown at one stroke of the scythe. From Low Germ. swade = a scythe. Hence a shred, or slice, then a bandage. Compare Ezekiel 16:4 . a = the. But all the Texts omit the Art. manger . Greek phatne (from pateomai, to eat). Occurs... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:1
This chapter details the birth of Christ (Luke 2:1-7), the annunciation to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20), ceremonies of the law of Moses observed on behalf of Jesus (Luke 2:21-24), the prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35), the thanksgiving of Anna (Luke 2:36-39), episode when Jesus was twelve years old (Luke 2:40-51), and a one-sentence summary of some eighteen years of Jesus' life (Luke 2:52).Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:2
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.The second census under Quirinius was in 6 A.D. (Acts 5:37); and the words "the first" in this passage refer to the census fourteen years earlier in 8 B.C., but which was delayed in Palestine until the time coinciding with the birth of Christ in 6 B.C. Quirinius was twice governor and presided over both. Robertson said:Luke is now shown to be wholly correct in his statement that Quirinius was twice governor, and that the... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:3
And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.Here again we must take notice of the carping allegations that Luke erred in supposing that the enrollments were taken in the native cities of the citizens. Barclay called attention to the existence of a document of the Roman government with instructions pertaining to this great periodical census and with the edict.It is necessary to compel all those, who for any cause whatsoever are residing outside their own districts to return to... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:4
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house of David.Luke's design in this chapter was to show how it came about that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, despite the fact of Joseph and Mary's residence in Nazareth, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5:2. The only reason cited by Luke for this journey to Bethlehem was the decree of Caesar and the necessity for Joseph's obedience to it.... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:5
To enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.Who was betrothed to him ... indicates that the relationship between Joseph and Mary was still that of an unconsummated marriage; although, of course, they had been living together since the command to Joseph by the angel in a dream (Matthew 1:20).Being great with child ... suggests that, since the time of delivery was near, the most urgent considerations had induced Mary to accompany Joseph on this trip. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:6
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.This was the central event in world history, apparently of the most ordinary significance to anyone who might have been aware of it, but actually the pivot upon which the future of mankind turned, the cornerstone and foundation of all mortal... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:1
Luke 2:1. And it came to pass, &c.— At that time an edict was published by Caesar Augustus, that all the provinces of the Roman empire should be registered or enrolled,—as in the margin of our English version. Heylin. This was the enrolment of the census, first practised by Servius Tullus, the sixth king of Rome, who ordained, that the Roman people, at certain seasons, should upon oath give an account of their names, qualities, employments, wives, children, servants, estates, and places of... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:5
with = in conjunction with. Greek. sun. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 2:36 , Luke 2:51 , Luke 2:52 . espoused = married. Not merely "betrothed "(Matthew 1:20 , Matthew 1:24 , Matthew 1:25 ). See note on Matthew 1:18 . Compare Deuteronomy 22:23 , Deuteronomy 22:24 . great with child . Compare Luke 1:24 . Greek enkuos. Occurs only here in N.T. read more