Luke 7:44
What does Luke 7:44 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 7:44 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 7:44 means
Turning His gaze to the woman, Jesus then directly addressed Simon, contrasting Simon's lack of hospitality with the woman's lavish devotion. He pointed out Simon's failure to offer common courtesies: 'Thou gavest me no water for my feet.' In stark contrast, the woman had washed His feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair, demonstrating a humility and service far exceeding Simon's conventional hosting.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And turning to the woman he said to Simon, You see this woman? I came into your house; you did not give me water for my feet: but she has been washing my feet with the drops from her eyes, and drying them with her hair.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having turned unto the woman, he said to Simon, `Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house; water for my feet thou didst not give, but this woman with tears did wet my feet, and with the hairs of her head did wipe;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And turning to the woman he said to Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house; thou gavest me not water on my feet, but she has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with her hair.
Context
This verse marks a powerful shift as Jesus applies the parable directly to the woman and Simon, drawing a pointed comparison. It immediately follows Simon's correct understanding of the parable, showing how he understood the principle but failed to apply it spiritually to the scene unfolding in his own home, intensifying the spiritual rebuke.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 43:24
And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
- 1 Samuel 25:41
And she arose, and bowed herself with her face to the earth, and said, Behold, thy handmaid is a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.
- Judges 19:21
So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
- James 2:6
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
- Genesis 19:2
and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn aside, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your way. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
- 1 Timothy 5:10
well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
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