unfoldingWord_en_tn/luk/04/09.md

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  • the very highest point - This was the corner of the temple roof. If someone slipped or jumped from there, they would be seriously injured or die.
  • If you are the Son of God - The devil was probably challenging Jesus to prove that he was the Son of God.
  • throw yourself down - throw yourself down- "jump down to the ground"
  • It is written - This could be translated as “it is written in the scriptures” or “the scriptures say” or “in the scriptures God said.” The devil partially quoted Psalm :en:bible🎶psa:091:010 in an effort to persuade Jesus to jump off the building.
  • He will command - "He" refers to God.