Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. New Living Translation You didn’t greet me with a kiss, but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet. English Standard Version You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet. Berean Standard Bible You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived. Berean Literal Bible You did not give to Me a kiss, but from which time I came in, she herself has not ceased kissing My feet. King James Bible Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. New King James Version You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. New American Standard Bible You gave Me no kiss; but she has not stopped kissing My feet since the time I came in. NASB 1995 “You gave Me no kiss; but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss My feet. NASB 1977 “You gave Me no kiss; but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss My feet. Legacy Standard Bible You gave Me no kiss; but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss My feet. Amplified Bible You gave Me no [welcoming] kiss, but from the moment I came in, she has not ceased to kiss My feet. Christian Standard Bible You gave me no kiss, but she hasn’t stopped kissing my feet since I came in. Holman Christian Standard Bible You gave Me no kiss, but she hasn’t stopped kissing My feet since I came in. American Standard Version Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Contemporary English Version You didn't greet me with a kiss, but from the time I came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet. English Revised Version Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. GOD'S WORD® Translation You didn't give me a kiss. But ever since I came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet. Good News Translation You did not welcome me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing my feet since I came. International Standard Version You didn't give me a kiss, but this woman, from the moment I came in, has not stopped kissing my feet. Majority Standard Bible You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived. NET Bible You gave me no kiss of greeting, but from the time I entered she has not stopped kissing my feet. New Heart English Bible You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. Webster's Bible Translation Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Weymouth New Testament No kiss did you give me; but she from the moment I came in has not left off tenderly kissing my feet. World English Bible You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionyou did not give a kiss to Me, but this woman, from what [time] I came in, did not cease kissing My feet; Berean Literal Bible You did not give to Me a kiss, but from which time I came in, she herself has not ceased kissing My feet. Young's Literal Translation a kiss to me thou didst not give, but this woman, from what time I came in, did not cease kissing my feet; Smith's Literal Translation Thou gavest me no kiss: and she from when I came in left not kissing my feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou gavest me no kiss; but she, since she came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Catholic Public Domain Version You gave no kiss to me. But she, from the time that she entered, has not ceased to kiss my feet. New American Bible You did not give me a kiss, but she has not ceased kissing my feet since the time I entered. New Revised Standard Version You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou did not kiss me; but she, since she entered, has not ceased to kiss my feet. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “You did not kiss me, but look, from when she entered, she has not ceased to kiss my feet.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentYou gave me no kiss; but she, from the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament One kiss hast thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not ceased tenderly to kiss my feet. Mace New Testament you did not salute me, but this woman, since she came in, has been continually kissing my feet. Weymouth New Testament No kiss did you give me; but she from the moment I came in has not left off tenderly kissing my feet. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus…44And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived. 46You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.… Cross References John 13:5-14 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him. / He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” / Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” ... Matthew 26:6-13 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ... Mark 14:3-9 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ... John 12:3-8 Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. / But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ... 1 Samuel 25:41 She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” Genesis 18:4 Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. Genesis 19:2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. 1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings. 2 Samuel 15:5 Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. 2 Samuel 19:24 Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. Exodus 30:19-21 with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet. / Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die. / Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.” Judges 19:21 So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank. 1 Kings 19:20 So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” Treasury of Scripture You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in has not ceased to kiss my feet. gavest. Genesis 29:11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. Genesis 33:4 And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept. 2 Samuel 15:5 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. this. Jump to Previous Cease Ceased Entered Feet Gavest Hair House Kiss Kissing Simon Stopped Tears Time Towards Turning Water Wet WipedJump to Next Cease Ceased Entered Feet Gavest Hair House Kiss Kissing Simon Stopped Tears Time Towards Turning Water Wet WipedLuke 7 1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;10. heals his servant, being absent; 11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain; 18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles; 24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John; 31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces, 36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, 44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance. You did not greet Me with a kiss In the cultural context of the time, a kiss was a common form of greeting, especially among friends and equals. It was a sign of respect and hospitality. The absence of this gesture from Simon the Pharisee, who was hosting Jesus, indicates a lack of honor and recognition of Jesus' status. This omission contrasts with the woman's actions, highlighting her deep reverence and love for Jesus. The greeting kiss is also seen in other biblical passages, such as when Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss (Matthew 26:49), underscoring the significance of this gesture in relationships and social interactions. but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is at a Pharisee's house for a meal. His actions and words provide a lesson on love, forgiveness, and humility. 2. Simon the Pharisee The host of the meal, Simon invited Jesus to his house but failed to show Him the customary hospitality, which becomes a point of teaching for Jesus. 3. The Sinful Woman An unnamed woman known for her sinful life, she demonstrates deep repentance and love for Jesus by anointing His feet with her tears and perfume. 4. The Pharisee's House The setting of this event, it serves as a backdrop for the contrast between the self-righteousness of the Pharisee and the humility of the woman. 5. The Kiss A customary greeting in Jewish culture, symbolizing respect and affection, which Simon neglected to offer Jesus. Teaching Points The Importance of HospitalityHospitality is not just a cultural norm but a reflection of our love and respect for others. We should strive to welcome others warmly, as an expression of Christ's love. True Repentance and Worship The woman's actions show that true repentance involves humility and a heartfelt response to Jesus. Our worship should be sincere and sacrificial. Judgment vs. Grace Simon's judgmental attitude contrasts with Jesus' grace. We are called to extend grace and forgiveness, recognizing our own need for it. Expressions of Love Love is demonstrated through actions. Like the woman, we should find ways to express our love for Jesus and others tangibly. Cultural Norms and Spiritual Truths While cultural practices like the kiss have specific meanings, they can also convey deeper spiritual truths about our relationship with God and others.(45) Thou gavest me no kiss.--This also, as we see in the case of Judas (see Note on Matthew 26:49), was a customary mark of respect to one who claimed the character of a Rabbi. So the disciples of Ephesus kissed St. Paul on parting (Acts 20:37). So the "holy kiss," the "kiss of peace," became part of the ritual of most of the ancient Liturgies (Romans 16:16; 1Corinthians 16:20).Verse 45. - Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. "Thou gavest me no kiss of respect on entering, to which as a Rabbi I was surely entitled; she hath repeatedly kissed my feet." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek You did not greetἔδωκας (edōkas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. Me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. with a kiss, φίλημά (philēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5370: A kiss. From phileo; a kiss. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. she αὕτη (hautē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. has not stopped διέλιπεν (dielipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1257: To cease, give over, give up. From dia and leipo; to leave off in the middle, i.e. Intermit. kissing καταφιλοῦσά (kataphilousa) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2705: To kiss affectionately. From kata and phileo; to kiss earnestly. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. feet πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. since ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. I arrived. εἰσῆλθον (eisēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. Links Luke 7:45 NIVLuke 7:45 NLT Luke 7:45 ESV Luke 7:45 NASB Luke 7:45 KJV Luke 7:45 BibleApps.com Luke 7:45 Biblia Paralela Luke 7:45 Chinese Bible Luke 7:45 French Bible Luke 7:45 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 7:45 You gave me no kiss but she (Luke Lu Lk) |