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Luke 14

1 And it came to pass, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • as he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • went G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • of one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of the chief G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the chief G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
  • Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • to eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • on the sabbath day G4521 (σάββατον) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the…
  • that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • watched G3906 (παρατηρέω) — to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

2 And behold, there was before him a certain man that had the dropsy.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • there was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • which had the dropsy G5203 (ὑδρωπικός) — to be "dropsical"

3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 12:2 · Matthew 12:10 · Matthew 22:35 · Luke 6:9 · Luke 11:44 · Luke 13:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answering G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • spake G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the lawyers G3544 (νομικός) — according (or pertaining) to law, i.e. legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (Mosaic) law
  • Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • Is it lawful G1832 (ἔξεστι) — so also neuter present participle of the same (with or without some form of expressed); impersonally, it is right (through the figurative idea of b…
  • to heal G2323 (θεραπεύω) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
  • on the sabbath day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • on the sabbath day G4521 (σάββατον) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the…

4 But they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 21:25 · Matthew 22:46
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they held their peace G2270 (ἡσυχάζω) — to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he took G1949 (ἐπιλαμβάνομαι) — to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
  • and healed G2390 (ἰάομαι) — to cure (literally or figuratively)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • let him go G630 (ἀπολύω) — to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce

5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a well, and will not straightway draw him up on a sabbath day?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Exodus 23:4 · Daniel 4:24 · Matthew 12:11 · Luke 13:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Which G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shall have G1706 (ἐμπίπτω) — to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
  • a donkey G3688 (ὄνος) — a donkey
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • an ox G1016 (βοῦς) — an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
  • fallen G1706 (ἐμπίπτω) — to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a pit G5421 (φρέαρ) — a hole in the ground (dug for obtaining or holding water or other purposes), i.e. a cistern or well; figuratively, an abyss (as a prison)
  • will not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • pull G385 (ἀνασπάω) — to take up or extricate
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • out G385 (ἀνασπάω) — to take up or extricate
  • on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the sabbath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sabbath G4521 (σάββατον) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the…
  • day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…

6 And they could not answer again unto these things.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 22:46 · Luke 13:17 · Luke 20:26 · Luke 20:40 · Luke 21:15 · Acts 6:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they could G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • answer G470 (ἀνταποκρίνομαι) — to contradict or dispute
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • again G470 (ἀνταποκρίνομαι) — to contradict or dispute
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

7 And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he put forth G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • a parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • those which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • when he marked G1907 (ἐπέχω) — to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of ) to pay attention to
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • they chose out G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • the chief rooms G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief rooms G4411 (πρωτοκλισία) — a reclining first (in the place of honor) at the dinner-bed, i.e. preeminence at meals
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

8 When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 25:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • thou art bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a wedding G1062 (γάμος) — nuptials
  • sit G2625 (κατακλίνω) — to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • down G2625 (κατακλίνω) — to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the highest room G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the highest room G4411 (πρωτοκλισία) — a reclining first (in the place of honor) at the dinner-bed, i.e. preeminence at meals
  • lest G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • a more honourable man G1784 (ἔντιμος) — valued (figuratively)
  • than thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

9 and he that bade thee and him shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take the lowest place.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that bade G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • to thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • this man G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • thou G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • begin G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • shame G152 (αἰσχύνη) — shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
  • to take G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • the lowest G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • room G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…

10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • thou art bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and sit down G377 (ἀναπίπτω) — to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the lowest G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • room G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he that bade G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • he may say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Friend G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • go up G4320 (προσαναβαίνω) — to ascend farther, i.e. be promoted (take an upper (more honorable) seat)
  • higher G511 (ἀνώτερος) — upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shalt G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have worship G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • in the presence G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • of them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sit at meat with G4873 (συνανάκειμαι) — to recline in company with (at a meal)

11 For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • exalteth G5312 (ὑψόω) — to elevate (literally or figuratively)
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • shall be abased G5013 (ταπεινόω) — to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • humbleth G5013 (ταπεινόω) — to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
  • shall be exalted G5312 (ὑψόω) — to elevate (literally or figuratively)

12 And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • said he G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • bade him G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • thou makest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • a dinner G712 (ἄριστον) — the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • a supper G1173 (δεῖπνον) — dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)
  • call G5455 (φωνέω) — to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • nor G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • kinsmen G4773 (συγγενής) — a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
  • rich G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
  • neighbours G1069 (γείτων) — a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground); by implication, a friend
  • lest G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • bid G479 (ἀντικαλέω) — to invite in return
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • again G479 (ἀντικαλέω) — to invite in return
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a recompence G468 (ἀνταπόδομα) — a requital (properly, the thing)
  • be made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

13 But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • thou makest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • a feast G1403 (δοχή) — a reception, i.e. convivial entertainment
  • call G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
  • the maimed G376 (ἀνάπηρος) — crippled
  • the lame G5560 (χωλός) — "halt", i.e. limping
  • the blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)

14 and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shalt be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they cannot G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • recompense G467 (ἀνταποδίδωμι) — to requite (good or evil)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • thou shalt be recompensed G467 (ἀνταποδίδωμι) — to requite (good or evil)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the resurrection G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recov…
  • of the just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sat at meat with him G4873 (συνανάκειμαι) — to recline in company with (at a meal)
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • he that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

16 But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • said he G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • A certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • supper G1173 (δεῖπνον) — dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • bade G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

17 and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • at supper G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • at supper G1173 (δεῖπνον) — dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)
  • time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • time G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • to say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • to them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • Come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • ready G2092 (ἕτοιμος) — adjusted, i.e. ready

18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • with G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to make excuse G3868 (παραιτέομαι) — to beg off, i.e. deprecate, decline, shun
  • The first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I have bought G59 (ἀγοράζω) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
  • a piece of ground G68 (ἀγρός) — a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
  • G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • I must needs G318 (ἀνάγκη) — constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
  • go G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I pray G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • excused G3868 (παραιτέομαι) — to beg off, i.e. deprecate, decline, shun

19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I have bought G59 (ἀγοράζω) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
  • five G4002 (πέντε) — "five"
  • yoke G2201 (ζεῦγος) — a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together)
  • of oxen G1016 (βοῦς) — an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
  • I go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • to prove G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I pray G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • excused G3868 (παραιτέομαι) — to beg off, i.e. deprecate, decline, shun

20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I have married G1060 (γαμέω) — to wed (of either sex)
  • a wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

21 And the servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • came G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
  • and shewed G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • the master of the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the master of the house G3617 (οἰκοδεσπότης) — the head of a family
  • being angry G3710 (ὀργίζω) — to provoke or enrage, i.e. (passively) become exasperated
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • to his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Go out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • quickly G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the streets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the streets G4113 (πλατεῖα) — a wide "plat" or "place", i.e. open square
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • lanes G4505 (ῥύμη) — an alley or avenue (as crowded)
  • of the city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • bring in G1521 (εἰσάγω) — to introduce (literally or figuratively)
  • hither G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
  • the poor G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
  • the maimed G376 (ἀνάπηρος) — crippled
  • the halt G5560 (χωλός) — "halt", i.e. limping
  • the blind G5185 (τυφλός) — opaque (as if smoky), i.e. (by analogy) blind (physically or mentally)

22 And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • it is done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • thou hast commanded G2004 (ἐπιτάσσω) — to arrange upon, i.e. order
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • room G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…

23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and constrain them to come in, that my house may be filled.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • Go out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the highways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the highways G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • hedges G5418 (φραγμός) — a fence, or inclosing barrier (literally or figuratively)
  • compel G315 (ἀναγκάζω) — to necessitate
  • to come in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • may be filled G1072 (γεμίζω) — to fill entirely

24 For I say unto you, that none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my supper.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • of those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were bidden G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • shall taste G1089 (γεύομαι) — to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
  • of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • supper G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • supper G1173 (δεῖπνον) — dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)

25 Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned, and said unto them,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 12:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • there went G4848 (συμπορεύομαι) — to journey together; by implication, to assemble
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • multitudes G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • with G4848 (συμπορεύομαι) — to journey together; by implication, to assemble
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he turned G4762 (στρέφω) — to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

26 If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • wife G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • sisters G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sisters G79 (ἀδελφή) — a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
  • yea G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • his own G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • life G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • disciple G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

27 Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • whosoever G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • doth G941 (βαστάζω) — to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • bear G941 (βαστάζω) — to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • cross G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • cross G4716 (σταυρός) — a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denia…
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • after G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • disciple G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • which G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • intending G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • build G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • a tower G4444 (πύργος) — a tower or castle
  • sitteth G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • down G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • and counteth G5585 (ψηφίζω) — to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute
  • the cost G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the cost G1160 (δαπάνη) — expense (as consuming)
  • whether G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • he have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • to finish G535 (ἀπαρτισμός) — completion

29 Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 27:40 · Ephesians 6:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lest G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • haply G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • after he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • hath laid G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • the foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • is G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • able G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • to finish G1615 (ἐκτελέω) — to complete fully
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that behold G2334 (θεωρέω) — to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
  • begin G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to mock G1702 (ἐμπαίζω) — to jeer at, i.e. deride
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

30 saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to build G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • able G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • to finish G1615 (ἐκτελέω) — to complete fully

31 Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • going G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • to make G4820 (συμβάλλω) — to combine, i.e. (in speaking) to converse, consult, dispute, (mentally) to consider, (by implication) to aid, (personally) to join, attack
  • war G4171 (πόλεμος) — warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
  • against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • sitteth G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • down G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • and consulteth G1011 (βουλεύω) — to advise, i.e. (reflexively) deliberate, or (by implication) resolve
  • whether G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • he be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • able G1415 (δυνατός) — powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • to meet him G528 (ἀπαντάω) — to meet away, i.e. encounter
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • against G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • twenty G1501 (εἴκοσι) — a score

32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 20:31 · 2 Kings 10:4 · Job 40:9 · Matthew 5:25 · Luke 12:58 · Acts 12:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Or G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • else G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G1490 (εἰ δὲ μή(γε)) — but if not
  • while the other G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • a great way off G4206 (πόῤῥω) — forwards, i.e. at a distance
  • he sendeth G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • an ambassage G4242 (πρεσβεία) — seniority (eldership), i.e. (by implication) an embassy (concretely, ambassadors)
  • and desireth conditions G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • of G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity

33 So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • So G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • likewise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • whosoever he G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • be of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • forsaketh G657 (ἀποτάσσομαι) — literally, to say adieu (by departing or dismissing); figuratively, to renounce
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that he hath G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
  • G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • disciple G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

34 Salt therefore is good: but if even the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 5:13 · Colossians 4:6 · Hebrews 2:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Salt G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Salt G217 (ἅλας) — salt; figuratively, prudence
  • good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • the salt G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the salt G217 (ἅλας) — salt; figuratively, prudence
  • have lost his savour G3471 (μωραίνω) — to become insipid; figuratively, to make (passively, act) as a simpleton
  • wherewith G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • shall it be seasoned G741 (ἀρτύω) — to prepare, i.e. spice (with stimulating condiments)

35 It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill: men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • It is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • fit G2111 (εὔθετος) — well placed, i.e. (figuratively) appropriate
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • nor yet G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • the dunghill G2874 (κοπρία) — manure
  • men cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • out G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • He that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • let him hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)