John Bengel Commentary - Luke 18:12 - 18:12

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John Bengel Commentary - Luke 18:12 - 18:12


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Luk 18:12. Νηστεύω, I fast) The Pharisee boastingly shows that he is righteous towards God by his present prayers; and in relation to himself, by fasting: and towards other men, by paying tithes, etc.-δὶς, twice) on the second and fifth days of the week (Monday and Thursday).-τοῦ Σαββάτου, the Sabbath, literally) i.e. the week. Synecdoche [a part of the week put for the whole].-πάντα ὅσα, all things whatsoever) He boasts of his possessions.