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She’s a sinner!” <a href="/esv/luke/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” <a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Pharisee, the one having invited Him, having seen, spoke within himself, saying, "If this were a prophet, He would have known who and what the woman is who touches Him; for she is a sinner." <a href="/kjv/luke/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. <a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner!” <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, &#8220If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner.” <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when the Pharisee, who had invited Him, saw this, he said to himself, saying, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner.” <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when [Simon] the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching Him, that she is a [notorious] sinner [an outcast, devoted to sin].” <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “This man, if he were a prophet, would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him—she’s a sinner! ” <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, &#8220This man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching Him—she&#8217s a sinner!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner. <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and said to himself, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know what kind of woman is touching him! He would know that she is a sinner." <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is which touched him, that she is a sinner. <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and thought, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know what sort of woman is touching him. She's a sinner." <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the Pharisee saw this, he said to himself, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know who this woman is who is touching him; he would know what kind of sinful life she lives!" <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and told himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who is touching him and what kind of woman she is. She's a sinner!" <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, ?If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him?for she is a sinner!? <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner." <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner." <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him, saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, for she is a sinner. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Noticing this, the Pharisee, His host, said to himself, "This man, if he were really a Prophet, would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching him--and would know that she is an immoral woman." <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, “This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Pharisee who called Him, having seen, spoke within himself, saying, “This One, if He were a prophet, would have known who and of what kind [is] the woman who touches Him, that she is a sinner.” <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Pharisee, the one having invited Him, having seen, spoke within himself, saying, "If this were a prophet, He would have known who and what the woman is who touches Him; for she is a sinner." <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Pharisee who did call him, having seen, spake within himself, saying, 'This one, if he were a prophet, would have known who and of what kind is the woman who doth touch him, that she is a sinner.' <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Pharisee having called him, seeing, said within himself, This, if he were a prophet, had known who and what race of woman which had touched him: for she is sinful.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner. <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the Pharisee, who had invited him, upon seeing this, spoke within himself, saying, “This man, if he were a prophet, would certainly know who and what kind of woman is this, who is touching him: that she is a sinner.” <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him—that she is a sinner.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he reasoned in himself and said, If this man were a prophet, he would have known who she was and her reputation; for the woman who has touched him is a sinner. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when that Pharisee who had invited him saw, he thought within himself and he said, “If this one were a Prophet, he would have known who she is and what her reputation is, for she is a sinner woman who touched him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when the Pharisee who had invited him, saw it, he said within himself: This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what sort of woman this is that touches him; for she is a sinner.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the Pharisee, having invited Him, seeing, spoke within himself, saying, If He were a prophet, He would know who and what kind the woman is, who touches Him, because she is a sinner. <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner. <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> which the Pharisee, who had invited him, observing, he thus argued with himself, if this man were a prophet, he could not but know that the woman, who is so busy with him, is a person of a loose character. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Noticing this, the Pharisee, His host, said to himself, "This man, if he were really a Prophet, would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching him--and would know that she is an immoral woman." <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, seeing it, the Pharisee who invited Him, spake in himself, saying, "This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what sort of woman this is that is touching Him, because she is a sinner." <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when the pharisee that invited Him saw it, he said within himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what sort of a woman this is that toucheth Him; for she is a notorious sinner. <a href="/parallel/luke/7-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2866" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus</a> …38As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. 39<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaios (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisee</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalesas (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">had invited</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw this,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he said</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">“If</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">a prophet,</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: eginōsken (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">He would know</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">who this is</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4217.htm" title="4217: potapē (IPro-NFS) -- Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort.">what kind</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">woman</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hētis (RelPro-NFS) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. "></a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: haptetai (V-PIM-3S) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">is touching</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him—</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">she is</a> <a href="/greek/268.htm" title="268: hamartōlos (Adj-NFS) -- Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.">a sinner!”</a> 40But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/9-11.htm">Matthew 9:11</a> When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/mark/2-16.htm">Mark 2:16</a> When the scribes who were Pharisees saw Jesus eating with these people, they asked His disciples, “Why does He eat with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a> “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) <a href="/john/8-3.htm">John 8:3-11</a> The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ... <a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a> The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.” <a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a> So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a> He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">1 Corinthians 5:9-11</a> I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. <a href="/galatians/2-15.htm">Galatians 2:15</a> We who are Jews by birth and not Gentile “sinners” <a href="/isaiah/65-5.htm">Isaiah 65:5</a> They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long. <a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Proverbs 21:2</a> All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a> Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. <a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a> For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. <a href="/micah/6-6.htm">Micah 6:6-8</a> With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner.he spake.<a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8</a> Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.<a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Luke 12:17</a> And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?<a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Luke 16:3</a> Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.This man.<a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.<a href="/john/7-12.htm">John 7:12,40,41,47-52</a> And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people… <a href="/john/9-24.htm">John 9:24</a> Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.would.<a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37</a> And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,<a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2,28-30</a> And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them… <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-11</a> And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/11-6.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Close</a> <a href="/mark/12-15.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Lovingly</a> <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Pharisee</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-8.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-8.htm">Toucheth</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Wet</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Wiped</a> <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Close</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/luke/9-55.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Lovingly</a> <a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/luke/8-46.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/luke/7-46.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Pharisee</a> <a href="/luke/7-46.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/luke/8-20.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Tears</a> <a href="/luke/8-46.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-20.htm">Touches</a> <a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">Toucheth</a> <a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/luke/8-52.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Wet</a> <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Wiped</a> <a href="/luke/7-49.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Pharisees were a religious group known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and additional oral traditions. They often held positions of influence in Jewish society. The act of inviting Jesus to a meal suggests a level of curiosity or interest in His teachings, though not necessarily acceptance. Meals were significant social events in Jewish culture, often used to discuss theological and philosophical ideas.he said to himself This internal dialogue indicates that Simon did not voice his thoughts aloud, reflecting a common human tendency to judge internally. It also highlights the omniscience of Jesus, who responds to Simon's unspoken thoughts. This moment underscores the biblical theme that God knows the hearts and minds of individuals, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>.“If this man were a prophet The Pharisees believed prophets were divinely inspired individuals who communicated God's will. Simon's skepticism about Jesus' prophetic status reveals a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and identity. Prophets in the Old Testament, such as Elijah and Isaiah, were known for their ability to discern spiritual truths and moral character, which Simon doubts Jesus possesses.He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him The woman is identified earlier in the chapter as a sinner, likely implying she was known for immoral behavior, possibly prostitution. In Jewish culture, contact with sinners, especially women of ill repute, was considered defiling. Simon's statement reflects the social and religious barriers of the time, where association with sinners was frowned upon, contrasting with Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost (<a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Luke 19:10</a>).for she is a sinner!” The label "sinner" was often used by the Pharisees to describe those who did not adhere to the Law as strictly as they did. This reflects the broader biblical theme of self-righteousness versus true righteousness. Jesus frequently challenged the Pharisees' understanding of sin and righteousness, emphasizing repentance and forgiveness. The woman's actions, in contrast to Simon's judgment, demonstrate genuine repentance and faith, aligning with Jesus' teachings on forgiveness and grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, known for His teachings and miracles. He is invited to dine at the Pharisee's house. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisee.htm">The Pharisee (Simon)</a> A religious leader who invited Jesus to his home. He internally questions Jesus' prophetic insight when a sinful woman approaches Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sinful_woman.htm">The Sinful Woman</a> An unnamed woman known for her sinful lifestyle. She approaches Jesus with an act of worship and repentance, which prompts the Pharisee's judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_pharisee.htm">The House of the Pharisee</a> The setting of the event, where Jesus is dining and where the interaction takes place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_anointing.htm">The Event of Anointing</a> The woman anoints Jesus' feet, an act of humility and devotion, which becomes a point of contention for the Pharisee.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/judgment_vs._compassion.htm">Judgment vs. Compassion</a> The Pharisee's judgmental thoughts contrast with Jesus' compassionate acceptance. Believers are called to emulate Jesus' compassion rather than the Pharisee's judgment. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_prophecy.htm">Understanding True Prophecy</a> The Pharisee doubts Jesus' prophetic insight, yet Jesus demonstrates true prophecy by understanding the woman's heart. True prophecy involves discernment and compassion. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_forgiveness.htm">Repentance and Forgiveness</a> The woman's actions demonstrate repentance, and Jesus' acceptance signifies forgiveness. Believers should approach Jesus with a repentant heart, trusting in His forgiveness. <a href="/topical/s/self-reflection.htm">Self-Reflection</a> The Pharisee's internal judgment serves as a reminder for believers to examine their own hearts and attitudes towards others, avoiding self-righteousness. <a href="/topical/w/welcoming_sinners.htm">Welcoming Sinners</a> Jesus' interaction with the sinful woman encourages believers to welcome and minister to those society deems unworthy, reflecting God's love and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_millennialism.htm">Why did Simon doubt Jesus' acceptance of the sinful woman?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_simon_doubt_jesus'_acceptance.htm">Why did Simon doubt Jesus' acceptance of the sinful woman?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_7_29-30_undermine_john's_role.htm">Luke 7:29-30 - Does the mention of people rejecting John's baptism but being open to Jesus contradict or undermine John's prophetic role elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_7_36-50_compare_to_other_anointings.htm">Luke 7:36-50 - How does the anointing of Jesus by a sinful woman align, or conflict, with other anointing accounts in the Gospels regarding location, timing, and participants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) This man, if he were a prophet.--The words show that the Pharisee had had a half-feeling of respect for our Lord as a teacher, that he at least knew that He was looked upon by the people as a prophet. There is traceable in what he says a tone of satisfaction at having detected what seemed to him inconsistent with the conception of a prophet's character. It is noticeable that he, like the woman of Samaria (<a href="/john/4-19.htm" title="The woman said to him, Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.">John 4:19</a>), sees that character manifested, not merely in prediction, but in the power to read the secrets of men's lives and hearts. (Comp. <a href="/context/1_corinthians/14-24.htm" title="But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:">1Corinthians 14:24-25</a>.) He knew what the woman was, and the so-called prophet did not.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This Man, if he were a Prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him. It is clear that it was no mere curiosity which prompted his asking the Master to be his Guest. Respect and love for the Galilaean Teacher alternated with dread of what the Pharisee order to which he belonged would think of his conduct. As we have said, he compromised the matter with his heart, by inviting Jesus publicly, but then only receiving him with the coldest formality. He seems half-glad of this incident, for it seemed in some measure to excuse his haughty unfriendly reception of One from whom he had undoubtedly received rich spiritual benefit, as we shall see further on. "Hardly a great Prophet, then, after all, else he would have known all about her." This was what at once occurred to Simon. For she is a sinner. Yes, in Simon's mind, and in the world's estimation, but before the throne of God she was differently viewed. She had heard the Master's loving call to repentance, and a new life and a change had taken place in her whole being since she had listened to his voice. <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Pharisee Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had invited καλέσας (kalesas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. [Jesus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. saw [this], Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. he said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. himself, ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. “If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. this [man] Οὗτος (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. were ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a prophet, προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. He would know ἐγίνωσκεν (eginōsken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. who [this is] τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what kind ποταπὴ (potapē) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort. of ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. woman γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. is touching ἅπτεται (haptetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch. Him? αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. she is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a sinner!? ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_268.htm">Strong's 268: </a> Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. 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