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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.' |
Subject: Jesus calls Herod a 'fox'? |
Bible Note: Excellent response Steve!! I agree with your conclusion about the Pharisees, since Jesus called them hypocrites, sons of hell, blind guides, whitewashed tombs, and a brood of vipers! :) (Matthew 23) So in other words, the Pharisees were not at all concerned about Jesus' welfare. In fact, they were actually trying to intimidate Jesus and force Him out of publicity by this 'threat' from Herod. So Jesus stands up to them and says, "Go tell that fox.." I like Ray's interpretation of 'fox' here: "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." So even though Herod and the Pharisees were trying to intimidate Jesus, Jesus points out that Herod is only a fox and is woefully unable to stand in the way of God Himself. Jesus is not at all sinning here or in any other place by saying such 'harsh' things about the predominant leaders of the day, since they were well deserved of their harsh rebuke and Jesus Himself did not sin in His anger (Hebrews 9:14). Excellent point Steve! There is no relationship to Matthew 5:22 except for the fact that we should avoid sin even when we are angry! Great response! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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