Luk 13:15-16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 13:15-16: 13:15-16 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 ) and released (13:16 ). 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 ).

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‏ Luke 13:15-16

Summary for Luke 13:15-16: 13:15-16 ^a 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 ^b) and released (13:16 ^c). 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 ^d).