Luk 12:35 | RWP | e4.org | Be girded about ( εστωσαν περιεζωσμενα ). Periphrastic perfect passive imperative third plural of the verb περιζωννυμ or περιζωννυω (later form), an old verb, to gird around, to fasten the garments with a girdle. The long garments of the orientals made speed difficult. It was important to use the girdle before starting. Cf. ; . Burning ( καιομενο ). Periphrastic present middle imperative, already burning and continuously burning. The same point of the Parable of the Ten Virgins ( ) is found here in condensed form. This verse introduces the parable of the waiting servants ( ).

‏ Luke 12:35

Be girded about ( εστωσαν περιεζωσμενα ). Periphrastic perfect passive imperative third plural of the verb περιζωννυμ or περιζωννυω (later form), an old verb, to gird around, to fasten the garments with a girdle. The long garments of the orientals made speed difficult. It was important to use the girdle before starting. Cf. 17:8; Ac 12:8.

Burning ( καιομενο ). Periphrastic present middle imperative, already burning and continuously burning. The same point of the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Mt 25:1-13) is found here in condensed form. This verse introduces the parable of the waiting servants (Lu 12:35-40).