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Luke 7

Luke 7:46

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

Modern
You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.
Traditional
My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
Literal
You did not anoint My head with oil, but she herself anointed My feet with fragrant oil.
Latin
Oleo caput meum non unxisti: hæc autem unguento unxit pedes meos.

Original

Greek
English
You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.

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) Head Jesus Christ Justification, Justified Luke, Gospel of Meaning of Meals in the Bible Simon Sin

Topics

Anointing of Guests Anointing of Jesus, As a Token of Love Anointing: Neglect of, to Guests, a Mark of Disrespect Entertainments: Guests At: Usually Anointed 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 Oil used for Anointing the Person Oil used for the Head Parables: Parables of Christ: Creditor and Debtors Repentance: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus with Oil Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Degrees In