Luke 11:38

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 11:38

BSB

But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.

AKJV

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner.

CPDV

But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: "Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?"

ERV

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner.

NHEB

When the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised that he had not first washed himself before dinner.

SMT

And the Pharisee having seen, wondered that he was not first washed before dinner.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 11:38

AndG1161ConjunctionwhenthePhariseeG5330Noun Masculine sawG1492VerbithemarvelledG2296Verb thatG3754ConjunctionhehadG907 notG3756 firstG4412Adverb washedG907 beforeG4253Preposition dinnerG712Noun Neuter

Commentary for Luke 11:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 11:38

Summary

Pharisee surprised Jesus skipped handwashing

Place

Pharisee's house

Event

Pharisee notices Jesus' ritual omission

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD