Luke 21:5

Luke 21:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
• New International Version (NIV)Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said,
• English Standard Version (ESV)And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,

Context of Luke 21:5

3“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, 6“The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!” 7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?”

Luke 21:5 word by word

Καί τινων λεγόντων περὶ τοῦ ἱεροῦ ὅτι λίθοις καλοῖς καὶ ἀναθήμασιν κεκόσμηται εἶπεν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• as someτιςtis · oneG5100
• spakeλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• the templeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the templeἱερόνhieron · templeG2411
• howὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• it was adornedκοσμέωkosmeō · to arrangeG2885
• with goodlyκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
• stonesλίθοςlithos · stoneG3037
• giftsἀνάθημαanathēma · a vow offeringG334

Cross-references for Luke 21:5

• Matthew 24:1As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.
• Mark 13:1As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.”
• John 2:20“What!” they exclaimed. “It has taken forty-six years to build this Temple, and you can rebuild it in three days?”

Commentaries on Luke 21:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Goodly stones - Or, costly stones. It has been thought by some that this relates not so much to the stones of which the temple was built, as to the precious stones with which it was decorated. For an account of the stones of the temple, see on Mark 13:1; (note). And gifts - Or, consecrated things, . properly signifies a thing consecrated to sacred uses: signifies a thing devoted to a curse, or to destruction. They both come from the same root, , I lay up…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Goodly stones - Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. See the notes at Mark 13:1. Gifts - This word properly denotes anything devoted or dedicated to God. Anciently warriors dedicated to their gods the spoils of war - the shields, and helmets, and armor, and garments of those slain in…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-28Verses 5-28 With much curiosity those about Christ ask as to the time when the great desolation should be. He answers with clearness and fulness, as far as was necessary to teach them their duty; for all knowledge is desirable as far as it is in order to practice. Though spiritual judgements are the most common in gospel times, yet God makes use of temporal judgments also. Christ tells them what hard things they should suffer for his name's sake, and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5adorned with beautiful stones: Herod the Great rebuilt and restored the temple in Jerusalem, producing one of the great structures of the ancient world. According to the historian Josephus, the massive white stones reflected the sun with such brilliance that from a distance the temple looked like snow-covered mountains (War 5.5.6). The memorial decorations were probably funded by offerings given by worshipers to fulfill vows.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-385-7. (See on Mt 24:1-3.)Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 21:5

• Israel, Prophecies Concerning
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Stones
• Temple

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Luke 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings