Luke 11:20

But if I by God’s finger + 11:20. Quoted from Ex 8:19, 31:18 cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come to you.

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In The King James Version

But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

In Context

19But if I cast out demons by Ba'al-Zibbul [Lord of Flies], by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore will they be your judges.

21+ 11:21 (21-23) MP: “He will divide the spoils.” By being an atonement for many, Messiah is the Redeemer and therefore enjoys the benefits / spoils of this conquest; redeeming people from their former master who rules thru sin to the new Master who is Yahweh. (Is 53:12a) “When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

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Cross References

Exodus 8:19Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is God’s finger:” + 8:19. Quoted in Luke 11:20 and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he didn’t sh'ma ·hear obey· them; as Adonai had spoken.

Matthew 3:2“ Teshuvah ·Turn repent·, for the Kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand!”

Luke 10:9+ 10:9 (9-11) MP: Parallel to Yahweh and Holy Spirit during the Exodus, Messiah brings the presence of Holy Spirit with himself in like manner, but also in a different manner (Matt 28:19-20; John 14:16-17; Gal 5:16). Because of the atonement of Messiah, God has justice and promises to not removing his Spirit, (Hag 2:5). Individuals still can grieve and quench the Spirit (Eph 1:13, 4:30; 1 Thes 5:19; Heb 10:29). (Is 63:11-14) Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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