Luke 22:36 — meaning, Hebrew and Greek word study, commentary
Luke 22:36
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
to speak or say (by word or writing) · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
them
αὐτοῖς·autois
G846
the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — dative plural masculine
But
ἀλλὰalla
G235
properly · conjunction
now
νῦνnun
G3568
"now" (as adverb of date · adverb
he that
ὁho
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied · article — nominative singular masculine
hath
ἔχωνechōn
G2192
to hold (used in very various applications · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
a purse
βαλλάντιονballantion
G905
a pouch (for money) · noun — accusative singular neuter
let him take
ἀράτω,aratō
G142
to lift up · verb — aorist active imperative, 3rd person singular
and
καὶkai
G2532
and · conjunction
likewise
ὁμοίωςhomoiōs
G3668
similarly · adverb
scrip
πήραν·pēran
G4082
a wallet or leather pouch for food · noun — accusative singular feminine
and
καὶkai
G2532
and · conjunction
he that
ὁho
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied · article — nominative singular masculine
hath
ἔχωνechōn
G2192
to hold (used in very various applications · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
no
μὴmē
G3361
(adverb) not · particle — negative
sword
μάχαιραν.machairan
G3162
a knife · noun — accusative singular feminine
let him sell
πωλησάτωpōlēsatō
G4453
to barter (as a pedlar) · verb — aorist active imperative, 3rd person singular
his
αὐτοῦautou
G846
the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive singular masculine
garment
ἱμάτιονhimation
G2440
a dress (inner or outer) · noun — accusative singular neuter
and
καὶkai
G2532
and · conjunction
buy one
ἀγορασάτωagorasatō
G59
properly · verb — aorist active imperative, 3rd person singular
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Cross-references
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Commentary
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:21-38
We have here Christ's discourse with his disciples after supper, much of which is new here; and in St. John's gospel we shall find other additions. We should take example from him to entertain and edify our family and friends with such discourse at table as is good and to the use of edifying, which may minister grace to the hearers; but especially after we have been at the Lord's table, by Christian conference to keep one another in a suitable frame. The matters Christ here discoursed of were of weight, and to the present purpose.
I. He discoursed with them concerning him that should betray him, who was now present. 1. He signifies to them that the traitor was now among them, and one of them…
But now--that you are going forth not as before on a temporary mission, provided for without purse or scrip, but into scenes of continued and severe trial, your methods must be different; for purse and scrip will now be needed for support, and the usual means of defense.
Adam Clarke on Luke 22:36
He that hath no sword - Bishop Pearce supposes that the word μαχαιραν, sword, has been inserted here from what is said in Luk 22:38, as it is evident our Lord never intended to make any resistance, or to suffer a sword to be used on the occasion; see Mat 26:52. The word stands rather oddly in the passage: the verse, translated in the order in which it stands, is as follows: And he who hath none, let him sell his garment and buy - a sword. Now it is plain that the verb πωλησατω, let him buy, may be referred to πηραν a scrip, in the former part of the verse: therefore if, according to the bishop's opinion, the word sword be omitted, the passage may be understood thus: "When I sent you out befo…
Then said he unto them,.... That is, Jesus said unto them, as the Persic version expresses it:
but now he that hath a purse let him take it, and likewise his scrip; signifying hereby, that from this time forward, immediately after his departure from them, after his death, resurrection, and ascension, when they should be sent into all the world to preach the Gospel, it would be otherwise with them than before; that they should be reduced to great penury and distress, should neither have food, nor money to buy any with; and that they should suffer hunger, and thirst, and nakedness, and have no certain dwellingplace, as was their case; see 1 Corinthians 4:11 and that they would not be received…
The Church Fathers
Or else; When our Lord says, He who hath a purse, let him take it, likewise a scrip, His discourse He addressed to His disciples, but in reality He regards every individual Jew; as if He says, If any Jew is rich in resources, let him collect them together and fly. But if any one oppressed with extreme poverty applies himself to religion, let him also sell his cloak and buy a sword. For the terrible attack of battle shall overtake them, so that nothing shall suffice to resist it.
(Reg. Brev. int. 31.) Or the Lord does not bid them carry purse and scrip and buy a sword, but predicts that it should come to pass, that in truth the Apostles, forgetful of the time of the Passion, of the gifts and law of their Lord, would dare to take up the sword. For often does the Scripture make use of the imperative form of speech in the place of prophecy. Still in many books we do not find, Let him take, or buy, but, he will take, he will buy.
What is, this? He who said, If any one strike you on the right cheek, turn unto him the other also, (Matt. 5:39.) now arms His disciples, and with a sword only. For if it were fitting to be completely armed, not only must a man possess a sword, but shield and helmet. But even though a thousand had arms of this kind, how could the eleven be prepared for all the attacks and lying in wait of people, tyrants, allies, and nations, and how should they not quake at the mere sight of armed men, who had been brought up near lakes and rivers? We must not then suppose that He ordered them to possess swords, but by the swords He points at the secret attack of the Jews. And hence it follows, For I say unto you, that this that is written must be accomplished in me: And he was numbered with the transgressors. (Isa. 53:12.)
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Dictionary and topics
Purse — (1.) Gr. balantion, a bag (Luke 10:4; 22:35, 36). (2.) Gr. zone, properly a girdle (Matt. 10:9; Mark 6:8), a money-belt. As to our Lord’s sending forth his disciples without money in their purses,…
Sword, The · Was used: For self-defence — Was used: For self-defence
Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).
Luke 22:35-38
Luke 22:35-38
35. And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, or scrip, or shoes, did you want any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36. He therefore said to them, But now let him who hath a purse take it, and, in like manner, a scrip; and let him who hath not a sword sell his garment and buy one. 37. For I tell you, that this also which is written must be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned with the transgressors. For those things which relate to me have an end. [200] 38. And they said, Lord, lo, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.
Luke 22:35. And he said to them. The whole object of this discourse of Christ is to show, that hitherto he spared h…
take your money and a traveler’s bag: For their missions to Israel’s villages, the apostles had traveled without provisions and depended on others’ support (9:3; 10:3-4). In the dangerous days to come, they would have to plan more carefully. Jesus prepared his disciples for his suffering and death, and also for the establishing of the church and the worldwide proclamation of the Good News. • a sword: Jesus was probably not telling his followers to take up arms, but was speaking metaphorically—they must prepare themselves for a violent crisis.
