{Discreetly} (
ounech(9373)). From
ous (intellect) and
ech(935c), to have. Using the mind to good effect is what the adverb
means. He had his wits about him, as we say. Here only in the
N.T. In Aristotle and Polybius. Nounechont(9373) would be the more
regular form, adverb from a participle. {Not far} (ou makran).
Adverb, not adjective, feminine accusative, a long way (hodon
understood). The critical attitude of the lawyer had melted
before the reply of Jesus into genuine enthusiasm that showed him
to be near the kingdom of God. {No man after that} (oudeis
ouketi). Double negative. The debate was closed (etolma,
imperfect tense, dared). Jesus was complete victor on every side.
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