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Luke 8:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Az sower
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
went out
exerchomai (Greek #1831)
to issue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
Pronounce: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 2064
to sow
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
seed
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sporos (Greek #4703)
a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown)
KJV usage: seed (X sown).
Pronounce: spro'-os
Origin: from 4687
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
as
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
he
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
sowed
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
, some
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
men (Greek #3303)
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with 1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV usage: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
Pronounce: men
Origin: a primary particle
fell
pipto (Greek #4098)
(which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); probably akin to 4072 through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: fail, fall (down), light on.
Pronounce: pip'-to
Origin: πέτω (pet'-o)
by
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
the way side
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hodos (Greek #3598)
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
KJV usage: journey, (high-)way.
Pronounce: hod-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
it was troddenb down
katapateo (Greek #2662)
to trample down; figuratively, to reject with disdain
KJV usage: trample, tread (down, underfoot).
Pronounce: kat-ap-at-eh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 3961
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the fowls
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
peteinon (Greek #4071)
a flying animal, i.e. bird
KJV usage: bird, fowl.
Pronounce: pet-i-non'
Origin: neuter of a derivative of 4072
of the air
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
devoured
katesthio (Greek #2719)
to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: devour.
Pronounce: kat-es-thee'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate)
it
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Matt. 13:3• 3{i}And he spoke to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went out to sow:{/i} (Matt. 13:3)
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Mark 4:3• 3Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow, (Mark 4:3)
,etc.
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Psa. 119:118•  (Psa. 119:118)
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Matt. 5:13• 13Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing save to be cast out and to be trodden down by men. (Matt. 5:13)

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Air,
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Seed,
Sower; Sowing

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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sower.
Luke 8:11• 11{i}But the parable is this:{/i} The seed is the word of God. (Luke 8:11)
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Matt. 13:3‑4,18‑19,24‑26,37• 3{i}And he spoke to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went out to sow:{/i}
 4{i}and as he sowed, some [grains] fell along the way, and the birds came and devoured them;{/i}
 18{i}Ye, therefore, hear the parable of the sower.{/i}
 19{i}From everyone who hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand [it], the wicked one comes and catches away what was sown in his heart: this is he that is sown by the wayside.{/i}
 24{i}Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man sowing good seed in his field;{/i}
 25{i}but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel amongst the wheat, and went away.{/i}
 26{i}But when the blade shot up and produced fruit, then appeared the darnel also.{/i}
 37{i}But he answering said, He that sows the good seed is the Son of man,{/i} (Matt. 13:3‑4,18‑19,24‑26,37)
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Mark 4:2‑4,15,26‑29• 2And he taught them many things by parables, and said to them in his doctrine,
 3Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow,
 4and it came to pass as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the birds came and devoured it up.
 15{i}and these are they by the wayside where the word is sown, and when they hear,{/i} Satan cometh immediately and taketh away the word that was sown in them.
 26And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth,
 27and should sleep, and rise up night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow up, he knoweth not how.
 28[For] the earth bringeth forth fruit of itself; first the blade, then an ear, then the full corn in the ear.
 29But when the fruit is produced, immediately he putteth in the sickle, for the harvest is come. (Mark 4:2‑4,15,26‑29)
fell.
Luke 8:12• 12{i}But those by the wayside are those who hear; then comes the devil and takes away the word from their heart that they may not believe and be saved.{/i} (Luke 8:12)
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Heb. 2:1• 1For this reason we ought to give heed more abundantly to the things heard, lest in any way we should be carried away. (Heb. 2:1)
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James 1:23‑24• 23Because if Anyone is a word-hearer, and not a doer, he is like a man considering his natural face in a mirror:
 24for he considered himself and is gone away, and straightway forgot of what sort he was. (James 1:23‑24)
it.
Psa. 119:118•  (Psa. 119:118)
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Matt. 5:13• 13Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing save to be cast out and to be trodden down by men. (Matt. 5:13)
and the.
Gen. 15:11•  (Gen. 15:11)
• {v.5-8} He did not seek for fruit; He sowed the testimony of God in order to produce fruit. (“Luke 8” by J.N. Darby)
• In our natural condition our hearts are marked by insensibility, like the hardened wayside. (“Luke 8” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the way, and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it up;

W. Kelly Translation

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The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the way; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it up.