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The Law and the Prophets
…16The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.17Butit iseasier forheavenandearthto pass awaythan fora singlestroke of a pento drop outof theLaw.18Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.…

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And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one pronunciation mark of the law to fail.

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Luke 21:33
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Psalm 102:25-27
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavensare the work of thy hands…

Isaiah 51:6
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

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Isaiah 40:8
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Romans 3:31
Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

1 Peter 1:25
But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

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14.Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees.
19.The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar.

But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away
This phrase emphasizes the permanence and unchangeability of God's creation and His Word. In biblical context, heaven and earth are often used to signify the entirety of creation (Genesis 1:1). The imagery suggests something seemingly impossible, as heaven and earth are seen as enduring and stable. This reflects the Jewish understanding of the cosmos as a divinely ordered structure. The statement underscores the authority and eternal nature of God's decrees, aligning with passages likeIsaiah 40:8, which states that the word of God stands forever.

than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.
The "single stroke of a pen" refers to the smallest letter or part of a letter in the Hebrew alphabet, often interpreted as a "jot" or "tittle" (Matthew 5:18). This highlights the meticulous nature of the Law and its divine origin, suggesting that even the smallest detail is significant and divinely inspired. The Law, or Torah, was central to Jewish life and religious practice, and Jesus affirms its enduring validity. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of the fulfillment of the Law through Christ (Matthew 5:17), who embodies its ultimate purpose and meaning. The statement serves as a reminder of the precision and care with which God's Word is to be regarded, reflecting the belief in its complete and unalterable truth.

1.Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching about the enduring nature of God's Law.

2.The Law
Refers to the Mosaic Law, which includes the commandments and teachings given to the Israelites.

3.Heaven and Earth
Symbolic of the created order, representing the entirety of the physical universe.

4.The Pharisees
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the audience in the surrounding context, often challenging Jesus' teachings.

5.The Kingdom of God
The broader context of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the fulfillment and continuation of God's promises.The Permanence of God's Word
God's Law is unchanging and eternal, reflecting His perfect nature. Believers are called to respect and uphold the teachings of the Law as they reveal God's character and will.

The Fulfillment of the Law in Christ
Jesus fulfills the Law, not abolishing it but bringing it to its intended purpose. Christians are to understand the Law through the lens of Christ's teachings and sacrifice.

The Reliability of Scripture
Just as heaven and earth are stable and reliable, so is God's word. Believers can trust in the Bible's teachings and promises, knowing they are steadfast and true.

Living in Obedience
While the ceremonial aspects of the Law are fulfilled in Christ, the moral principles remain. Christians are called to live in obedience to God's commands, reflecting His holiness in their lives.

The Importance of Scripture Study
Understanding the depth and breadth of God's Law requires diligent study. Believers should commit to regular Bible study to grow in knowledge and application of God's word.1.What is the meaning of Luke 16:17?

2.How does Luke 16:17 emphasize the permanence of God's law in our lives?

3.What does "easier for heaven and earth to pass away" signify about Scripture?

4.How can we apply the unchanging nature of God's law in daily decisions?

5.How does Luke 16:17 connect with Matthew 5:18 on the law's endurance?

6.In what ways should Luke 16:17 influence our commitment to biblical teachings?

7.How does Luke 16:17 affirm the permanence of God's law?

8.Why is the law described as unchangeable in Luke 16:17?

9.What does Luke 16:17 imply about the authority of Scripture?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 16?

11.What are a jot and a tittle?

12.Isaiah 65:17: How does the concept of a 'new heavens and a new earth' align with established scientific laws governing the universe?

13.Is the Old Covenant still in effect? (Jeremiah 31:31-34 vs. Luke 16:17)

14.What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?But it is easier

Even before Jesus compares anything, He underscores the sheer difficulty of what He is about to name.

• The phrase “it is easier” invites us to picture the most unthinkable alternative, preparing our hearts to grasp the permanence of God’s Word (cf.Jeremiah 32:27).

• By beginning this way, Jesus shows that the Law is not flexible or negotiable; even what seems impossible elsewhere is still more likely than Scripture failing.

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for heaven and earth to pass away

He selects the vast, visible, and seemingly indestructible creation as Exhibit A.

• Heaven and earth are the oldest, grandest fixtures we know (Genesis 1:1).

• Scripture repeatedly notes their eventual dissolution—yet only at God’s command (Psalm 102:25-26;2 Peter 3:10-12;Revelation 21:1).

• By stating that their collapse is “easier,” Jesus magnifies the Law’s durability far beyond mountains, oceans, or galaxies.

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than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out

Jesus drills down to the tiniest written mark—the minuscule “stroke” that distinguishes one Hebrew letter from another.

• Every dot, line, and flourish in Scripture carries divine authority (Proverbs 30:5;Matthew 24:35).

• No accidental erasure or cultural shift will delete even the least part; God guards His Word with absolute precision.

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of the Law

Here “the Law” represents the entire revealed Word, not merely legal codes.

• Jesus affirms the Law’s continuing relevance while fulfilling its prophetic and sacrificial aspects (Matthew 5:17-18;Luke 24:44).

• Because it reflects God’s unchanging character (Malachi 3:6), the Law remains the moral compass and standard of truth.

• Believers, now empowered by the Spirit, uphold its righteousness through faith (Romans 3:31;Galatians 5:14).

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summary

Jesus declares that Scripture’s smallest mark is more enduring than the universe itself. Mountains may crumble and stars may dim, yet God’s Word stands untouched, binding, and trustworthy—calling us to wholehearted confidence and obedient faith.

(17)It is easier for heaven and earth to pass.--See Notes onMatthew 5:18. Our first impression on reading the words here is that there is less logical sequence in their position. They seem unconnected with the teaching as to the mammon of unrighteousness. It is possible that here, as elsewhere, some links of the chain have been dropped; but the explanation that has been given of the preceding parable gives a sufficient connection. The scribes and Pharisees had been tampering with the sacredness of the laws which are not of to-day or yesterday--fixed as the everlasting hills--and they are told that their casuistry cannot set aside the claims of those laws in any single instance, such,e.g., as that which immediately follows.

Verse 17. -And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the Law to fail. "Yet think not," went on the Master, "that, though things are changing, the Divine Law will ever fail. The mere temporary and transitory regulations will, of course, give place to a new order, but not the smallest part of one letter of the Divine moral Law will fail." "One tittle." This is the rendering of a Greek word the diminutive of "horn," which denoted the horn or extremity of a Hebrew letter, by the omission or addition of which - to give an instance - the letterd becomes the letterr; thus with the horn it isד, daleth,d; without the hornר, resh,r. The heresiarch Marcion (second century) here, in his recension of St. Luke, changes the text thus: "It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than for onetittle of my sayings to fail." Marcion, who refused fallow the Divine origin of any part of the Old Testament, was afraid of the testimony which this assertion of our Lord would give to the Divine authority of the Pentateuch. In illustration of his saying that the moral Law given to the Jews was changeless, and while earth endured would never fail, the Master instances one grave chapter of the Law with which there had been much tampering-that of divorce. "See," he said, "the new state of things which I am now teaching, instead of loosening the cords with which the old Law regulated human society, will rather tighten them. Instead of a laxer code being substituted, I am preaching a yet severer one. My law of divorce is a severer one than that written down by Moses."

Parallel Commentaries ...


But
δέ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

it is
ἐστιν(estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

easier for
εὐκοπώτερον(eukopōteron)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's 2123:Easier. Comparative of a compound of eu and kopos; better for toil, i.e. More facile.

heaven
οὐρανὸν(ouranon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772:Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

earth
γῆν(gēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1093:Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.

to pass away
παρελθεῖν(parelthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 3928:From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.

than for
ἢ(ē)
Conjunction
Strong's 2228:Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

a single
μίαν(mian)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

stroke of a pen
κεραίαν(keraian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2762:Feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of keras; something horn-like, i.e. the apex of a Hebrew letter.

to drop out
πεσεῖν(pesein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4098:A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Law.
νόμου(nomou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3551:From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.


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