Luk 6:29 | RWP | e4.org | On the cheek ( επ την σιαγονα ). has "right." Old word meaning jaw or jawbone, but in the N.T. only here and , which see for discussion. It seems an act of violence rather than contempt. Sticklers for extreme literalism find trouble with the conduct of Jesus in . where Jesus, on receiving a slap in the face, protested against it. Thy cloke ( το ιματιον ), thy coat ( τον χιτωνα ). Here the upper and more valuable garment ( ιματιον ) is first taken, the under and less valuable χιτων last. In the process (apparently a legal one) is reversed. Withhold not ( μη κωλυσηις ). Aorist subjunctive in prohibition against committing an act. Do not hinder him in his robbing. It is usually useless anyhow with modern armed bandits.

‏ Luke 6:29

On the cheek ( επ την σιαγονα ). Mt 5:39 has "right." Old word meaning jaw or jawbone, but in the N.T. only here and Mt 5:39, which see for discussion. It seems an act of violence rather than contempt. Sticklers for extreme literalism find trouble with the conduct of Jesus in Joh 18:22f. where Jesus, on receiving a slap in the face, protested against it.

Thy cloke ( το ιματιον ),

thy coat ( τον χιτωνα ). Here the upper and more valuable garment ( ιματιον ) is first taken, the under and less valuable χιτων last. In Mt 5:40 the process (apparently a legal one) is reversed.

Withhold not ( μη κωλυσηις ). Aorist subjunctive in prohibition against committing an act. Do not hinder him in his robbing. It is usually useless anyhow with modern armed bandits.