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NASB | Luke 13:32 And He said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I reach My goal.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 13:32 And He said to them, "Go and tell that fox [that sly, cowardly man], 'Listen carefully: I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.' |
Bible Question: Jesus calls King Herod a 'fox' in Luke 13:32.. What is the full meaning of this word used in the context? Also, how do we interpret this in light of Matthew 5:22? |
Bible Answer: Hi Nolan Keck, I studied your Matthew 5:22 verse where a brother is in error to speak in anger against his brother and needs to be reconciled to him before he can offer anything to the Lord. We do need to watch what we say, especially when we are angry. I contrasted that with Luke 12:4 where Jesus is speaking with *His friends. The context however, is that the Pharisee were "plotting against Him to catch Him in something He might say." Luke 11:53 Luke 12:1b-5, "...He began saying to (His) disciples first of all, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops. I say to you, *My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him!" Yet, this One, even Jesus Himself, did not come to judge as Luke 12:13 says, "Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?" And over and over He tells us that He is concerned about us and we are valuable to Him. Much more valuable than the sparrows, verse 7 or the birds, verse 24. But we're talking about this fox, Herod, aren't we. I will give you a quote from William Barclay and "the Gospel of Luke" of the Daily Study Bible Series, page 186. (Please excuse his lack of capitalization of Deity) :) "This passage shows us Jesus talking to Herod Antipas king of Galilee, who was out to stop him. To the Jew the fox was a symbol of three things. First it was regarded as the slyest of animals. Second, it was regarded as the most destructive of animals. Third, it was the symbol of a worthless and insignificant man. "It takes a brave man to call the reigning king a fox. Latimer was once preaching in Westminster Abbey when Henry the king was one of the congregation. In the pulpit he soliloquised, "Latimer! Latimer! Latimer! Be careful what you say. The king of England is here!" Then he went on, "Latimer! Latimer! Latimer! Be careful what you say. The King of Kings is here." "Jesus took his orders from God, and he would not shorten his work by one day to please or to escape any earthly king." End of quote. I find Barclay an interesting writer even though it should have been King of kings for instance. :) |
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