Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 7:41

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 7:41 - 7:41

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Luke 7:41 - 7:41

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41. δανιστῇ τινί. ‘Money-lender.’ Vulg[165] foeneratori, and so Wiclif and Tyndale. The A.V[166] took “creditor” from the Rhemish.

[165] Vulg. Vulgate.

[166] A.V. Authorised Version.

δηνάρια πεντακόσια. A denarius was the day’s wages of a labourer and is usually reckoned at 7½d., but really represents much more. Hence 500 denarii would certainly represent as much as £50 in these days. The frequency of our Lord’s illustrations from debtors and creditors shews the disturbed and unprosperous condition of the country under Roman and Herodian oppression.