the Lord. See App-98. B.C.
Simon, Simon. The sixth example of this Figure of speech Epizeuxis (App-6). See note on the first (Genesis 22:11).
Satan. See note on Matthew 4:10.
hath desired. hath demanded. Greek. exciteo. Occurs only here in N.T. It means to obtain by asking. you. Plural.
sift. Greek. siniazo. to sift (as wheat), to get rid of the corn. Occurs only here. The Lord "winnows "to get rid of the chaff. Compare Matthew 3:12. Pet. Luke 5:8; Luke 5:9.