Luke 15:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Either. This parable is recorded only in Luke.

woman. Here representing the Holy Spirit.

ten. See the Structures of Luke 15:2 in the Luke book comments.

pieces of silver. Greek drachmas. Occurs only here, and in Luke 15:9. See App-51.

if she lose. An uncertain contingency. App-118.

not. Greek. ouchi. App-105.

candle. lamp. App-130.

diligently. A medical word. Used only here.

till. Same as "until" in Luke 15:4.

Luke 15:8

8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?