What is "the stump of Jesse"?

What is "the stump of Jesse"?

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

Isiah 11:1 (NIV)

Question 1:
What does this “stump” refer to?

Question 2:
I think it is referring to that the trunk of the Messianic line f…

What is the meaning of "paradise" in Luke 23:43?

What is the meaning of "paradise" in Luke 23:43?

"And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”"Luke 23:43, ESV.
The Greek word used for paradise (Παραδείσῳ) has three meanings, according to Strong’s Concordance:

A garden, taken from the anc…

Is Luke 19:44 an allusion to Psalm 137:9?

Is Luke 19:44 an allusion to Psalm 137:9?

[Luke 19:44 NLT] (44) They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.”

[Luke 19:44 MGNT] (44) καὶ…