Lukas 7:12
Konteks7:12 As he approached the town gate, a man 1 who had died was being carried out, 2 the only son of his mother (who 3 was a widow 4 ), and a large crowd from the town 5 was with her.
Lukas 19:14
Konteks19:14 But his citizens 6 hated 7 him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man 8 to be king 9 over us!’
[7:12] 1 tn Grk “behold.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
[7:12] 2 tn That is, carried out for burial. This was a funeral procession.
[7:12] 3 tn Grk “and she.” The clause introduced by καί (kai) has been translated as a relative clause for the sake of English style.
[7:12] 4 sn The description of the woman as a widow would mean that she was now socially alone and without protection in 1st century Jewish culture.
[19:14] 6 tn Or “subjects.” Technically these people were not his subjects yet, but would be upon his return. They were citizens of his country who opposed his appointment as their king; later the newly-appointed king will refer to them as his “enemies” (v. 27).
[19:14] 7 tn The imperfect is intense in this context, suggesting an ongoing attitude.
[19:14] 8 tn Grk “this one” (somewhat derogatory in this context).