22. The light--rather, "the lamp."
of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single--simple,
clear. As applied to the outward eye, this means general soundness;
particularly, not looking two ways. Here, as also in classical
Greek, it is used figuratively to denote the simplicity of the
mind's eye, singleness of purpose, looking right at its object, as
opposed to having two ends in view. (See
Pr 4:25-27).
thy whole body shall be full of light--illuminated. As with the bodily
vision, the man who looks with a good, sound eye, walks in light, seeing
every object clear; so a simple and persistent purpose to serve and
please God in everything will make the whole character consistent and
bright.
JFB.
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