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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 11:54

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Laying wait for him, etc.] To ensnare and entangle him, watching his words, observing what he said, and laying hold thereon: and seeking to catch something out of his mouth; like beasts of prey, or hunters, that were watching for their prey; or lay ambush, diligently looking out, and greedily catching at every thing they thought for their purpose: that they might accuse him; either of heresy or sedition, to the Jewish sanhedrim, or the Roman governor.
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