The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 11:49

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets. "'Therefore"—in other words, "Because of the determined, irreconcilable hatred of you Pharisees, and the people whom you guide, to all that is noble and true and real; because, in spite of your seeming piety, you are fast rooted in impiety"—"Therefore said the wisdom of God, I will send."

The expression, "wisdom of God," has been a difficulty to commentators.

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