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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comRobertson Word Pictures - Luke 16:26 - 16:26
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Beside all this (en pāsi toutois).
In all these things (or regions).
Gulf (chasma). An old word from chainō, to yawn, our chasm, a gaping opening. Only here in the N.T.
Is fixed (estēriktai). Perfect passive indicative of stērizō, old verb (See note on Luk 9:51). Permanent chasm.
May not be able (mē dunōntai). Present middle subjunctive of dunamai. The chasm is there on purpose (that not, hopōs mē) to prevent communication.