Luke 13:10-17
13:10 a as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue (see 4:14-30 b): In the synagogue, visiting rabbis were often asked to teach after the Law and the Prophets were read.13:11 c crippled by an evil spirit: See study note on 11:14.
13:14 d not on the Sabbath: Rabbis debated whether to give medical help on the Sabbath and decided it was acceptable only in cases of extreme emergency.
Summary for Luke 13:15-16: 13:15-16 e You hypocrites! The religious leaders would take care of their own animals on the Sabbath (to protect their investment) but then refuse to meet the needs of a fellow human being. In an ironic wordplay, the same word is translated untie (13:15 f) and released (13:16 g). The religious leaders would free their animals but not a daughter of Abraham—one of God’s chosen people and a recipient of his favor.
• in bondage by Satan: Jesus’ exorcisms and healings manifested the Kingdom of God and the defeat of Satan (see 11:20 h).
13:17 i Jesus’ skillful argument shamed and silenced his enemies. Honor was among the most important values in Jewish society.
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