Luke 19:42
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things [which belong] unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Saying {G3004}, If {G3754}{G1487} thou hadst known {G1097}, even {G2532} thou {G4771}, at least {G2534} in {G1722} this {G5026} thy {G4675} day {G2250}, the things {G3588} which belong unto {G4314} thy {G4675} peace {G1515}! but {G1161} now {G3568} they are hid {G2928} from {G575} thine {G4675} eyes {G3788}.
saying, “If you only knew today what is needed for shalom! But for now it is hidden from your sight.
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Cross-References
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Deuteronomy 32:29 (12 votes)
O that they were wise, [that] they understood this, [that] they would consider their latter end! -
Hebrews 10:26 (11 votes)
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, -
Hebrews 10:29 (11 votes)
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? -
Isaiah 48:18 (9 votes)
O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: -
Luke 1:77 (9 votes)
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, -
Luke 1:79 (9 votes)
To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. -
2 Corinthians 6:1 (9 votes)
¶ We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
Commentary
Commentary on Luke 19:42
Luke 19:42 captures a deeply poignant moment where Jesus, overlooking Jerusalem during His triumphal entry into the city, weeps over its spiritual blindness and impending fate. This verse is part of Jesus' lament, revealing His profound sorrow for His people who failed to recognize their time of divine visitation.
Context
This verse immediately follows the account of Jesus' joyous procession into Jerusalem, where crowds were praising Him as King. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Jesus' heart is heavy with grief. He sees beyond the present jubilation to the future tragedy that awaits Jerusalem because of its rejection of Him. This lament sets the stage for the dramatic events of Passion Week and serves as a somber warning.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The key phrase "the things which belong unto thy peace" uses the Greek word eirēnē (εἰρήνη). While often translated simply as "peace," eirēnē in biblical context refers to much more than just the absence of conflict. It encompasses a holistic sense of well-being, wholeness, harmony, prosperity, and most importantly, reconciliation with God through the Messiah. Jerusalem was offered true peace—spiritual and relational—but failed to grasp it.
The phrase "hid from thine eyes" suggests a divine judgment or consequence of their hardened hearts. Because they refused to see and acknowledge the truth, the opportunity for peace was withdrawn or became inaccessible to them.
Practical Application
Luke 19:42 serves as a timeless warning for all generations. It urges us to:
Jesus' tears over Jerusalem remind us of God's deep love and desire for humanity's salvation, even as He laments the choices that lead to destruction.
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