SEV Biblia, Chapter 23:9
Y le preguntaba con muchas palabras; mas l nada le respondi.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 9. Then he questioned with him in many words , etc.] Or talked very much to him, inquiring who he was, whether John the Baptist, or no; whether it was true that he had wrought such miracles he had heard of, and how he wrought them, and by what power he performed them, and how he came by it; and used many arguments to persuade him to work a miracle at that time: but he answered him nothing ; would not give him one word in return to his many words, nor work any miracle in his presence; he answered him neither by words nor deeds; he would not indulge his curiosity, though he might have obtained his liberty by it.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 6-12 - Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosit longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, wh asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He migh have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not Herod sent Christ again to Pilate: the friendships of wicked men ar often formed by union in wickedness. They agree in little, except i enmity to God, and contempt of Christ.
Greek Textus Receptus
επηρωτα 1905 5707 V-IAI-3S δε 1161 CONJ αυτον 846 P-ASM εν 1722 PREP λογοις 3056 N-DPM ικανοις 2425 A-DPM αυτος 846 P-NSM δε 1161 CONJ ουδεν 3762 A-ASN απεκρινατο 611 5662 V-ADI-3S αυτω 846 P-DSM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
9. Many (ikanoiv). Compare long, ver. 8.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
23:9 {He questioned} (eperwta). Imperfect active, kept on questioning. {In many words} (en logois hikanois). Same use of hikanos as in verse #8.
