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Luke 7

Luke 7:45

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus · Luke 7:36–50
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Translations

Modern
You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.
Traditional
Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
Literal
You did not give to Me a kiss, but from which time I entered, she herself did not cease kissing My feet.
Latin
Osculum mihi non dedisti: hæc autem ex quo intravit, non cessavit osculari pedes meos.

Original

Greek
English
You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.

Notes

Luke 7:44–46

Simon failed to show Jesus the usual acts of hospitality (ways to welcome a guest). The roads were dusty, so a servant would normally wash a guest’s feet. People in the Middle East often greet guests with a kiss on both cheeks, and this is still common today. Hosts also put olive oil on a guest’s head as a way to show honor and respect.

Luke 7:36–50

What Jesus said in 7:35 is shown in this story by one of “wisdom’s children” (see study note on 7:35). She is a repentant sinner (a person who turns away from sin). She shows deep gratitude for the forgiveness she has received.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:6–13 Mark 14:3–9 John 12:1–8

Glossary

Bathe, Bathing Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Justification, Justified Luke, Gospel of Meaning of Meals in the Bible Simon Sin

Topics

Entertainments: Guests At: Saluted by the Master Faith: Faith in Christ: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus' Feet Jesus, the Christ: Anointed by a Sinful Woman (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Parable of Two Debtors Kissing Parables: Parables of Christ: Creditor and Debtors Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Salutations: Often Accompanied by Embracing and Kissing the Feet Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Degrees In The Feet: Reverence Expressed by Kissing