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Lu 11:21 King James When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
strong man--meaning Satan.

armed--pointing to all the subtle and varied methods by which he wields his dark power over men.

keepeth--"guardeth."

his palace--man whether viewed more largely or in individual souls--how significant of what men are to Satan!

in peace--undisturbed, secure in his possession.
 
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29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.