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NASB | Luke 7:44 Turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 7:44 Then turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house [but you failed to extend to Me the usual courtesies shown to a guest]; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair [demonstrating her love]. |
Bible Question: Luke tells us that a woman wet Jesus feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. Does anyone know who this woman was? |
Bible Answer: This woman is unnamed in the Gospel accounts. Although many would have you believe that what took place in Luke 7:38-50 is the same as the annointing that took place in Matt 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, and John 12:1-8, these were accounts of a completely different event. These three accounts are of the same event and took place in Bethany. THIS woman was Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. There is no reason to think it is the same woman, because Mary and Martha were godly, respected women, and the woman in the Luke story was a sinner, or sinful woman--most likely a prostitute or an adulterous. Hope this helps in some way. |