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Exegetically Speaking
A Humble Woman, a Proud Leader, and Luke’s Greek, with Takamitsu Muraoka: Luke 7:36-50
Nov 7, 2023
Guest Takamitsu Muraoka, former professor at Universities of Manchester, Melbourne, and Leiden, discusses the significance of verb tenses in Luke 7:36-50, the contrasting use of pronouns to highlight differences, the identity of the humble woman, and the challenges of Bible translation.
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- The use of Greek in reading the passage illuminates the contrast between the actions of the woman and Simon the Pharisee.
- The repetition of certain verbs and the use of tense in Greek highlight the woman's humility and deep devotion towards Jesus.
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Activity of Jesus and Women Serving Him
In Luke chapter 7, verses 36 to 50, the passage is a continuation of Jesus' activity after speaking about John the Baptist. The following chapter, Luke 8, also discusses a group of women who had been cured by Jesus and were now serving him and his disciples in their evangelization efforts. The story in this passage centers around a woman who plays a significant role.
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