And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
And there was a widow in that city - weak, desolate, defenseless. Compare 1 Timothy 5:5, a verse evidently alluding to what is here said, "Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day."
And she came, х eercheto (G2064)] - rather, 'kept coming,' as the imperfect tense implies. Indeed it was to get rid of this "continual coming" that the judge at length gave her redress.
Saying, Avenge me [ Ekdikeeson (G1556 ) me (G3165 ) apo (G575 )] of mine adversary - that is, by a judicial interposition.