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.
When the Pharisee who invited Jesus saw what was happening, he thought to himself, 'If this guy was really a prophet, he'd know exactly who this woman is and what she's done. She's got a reputation.'
The religious leader was judging both Jesus and the woman based on appearances and assumptions.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Luke 7, Jesus is invited to a meal at the house of a Pharisee named Simon, where he encounters a woman known for her sinful lifestyle who approaches him with tears and anoints his feet with perfume. This act was scandalous in first-century Jewish culture, as Pharisees like Simon emphasized strict purity laws and social separation from sinners, leading Simon to question Jesus' prophetic credentials internally. The story highlights the broader tension between Jesus' compassionate ministry and the religious elite's judgmental attitudes.
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