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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thess. 5:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
yourselves
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)
know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
perfectly
akribos (Greek #199)
exactly
KJV usage: circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly).
Pronounce: ak-ree-boce'
Origin: adverb from the same as 196
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
the day
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
hemera (Greek #2250)
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 parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
of the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
cometh
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
b as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
a thief
kleptes (Greek #2812)
a stealer (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: thief. Compare 3027.
Pronounce: klep'-tace
Origin: from 2813
in
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)
the night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
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Luke 12:39‑40• 39But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be digged through.
 40And ye, therefore, be ye ready; for in the hour in which ye do not think [it] the Son of man cometh. (Luke 12:39‑40)
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2 Peter 3:10• 10But the day of [the] Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with rushing noise, and elements, with fervent heat, shall be dissolved, and [the] earth and the works that are therein shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:10)
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Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)

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Day of the Lord,
Night,
Thief

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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know.
Jer. 23:20•  (Jer. 23:20)
the day.
Matt. 24:42‑44• 42Watch therefore, for ye know not on what day your Lord doth come.
 43But know this, that if the house-master had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be digged through.
 44Therefore, be ye also ready, for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh. (Matt. 24:42‑44)
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Matt. 25:13• 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour. (Matt. 25:13)
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Mark 13:34‑35• 34[it is] as a man gone out of the country who left his house and gave authority to his bondmen, {i}and{/i} to each his work, {i}and commanded the doorkeeper that he should watch.{/i}
 35Watch, therefore; for ye know not when the master of the house cometh: even, or midnight, or cock-crowing, or in morning; (Mark 13:34‑35)
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Luke 12:39‑40• 39But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be digged through.
 40And ye, therefore, be ye ready; for in the hour in which ye do not think [it] the Son of man cometh. (Luke 12:39‑40)
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2 Peter 3:10• 10But the day of [the] Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with rushing noise, and elements, with fervent heat, shall be dissolved, and [the] earth and the works that are therein shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:10)
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Rev. 3:3• 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard; and keep it, and repent. If therefore thou watch not, I will come [upon thee] as a thief, and thou shalt in no wise know what hour I will come upon thee. (Rev. 3:3)
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Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)
• They knew perfectly, not as some strangely say that the time of it is uncertain, but that its coming is certain, and no less terrible than unlooked for. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11” by W. Kelly)
• the Old Testament treats of no theme more largely and minutely. It was already, therefore, a matter of common and familiar knowledge among the saints. Yet the accuracy of their knowledge is here simply said of the sure and sudden and unwelcome coming of the day of the Lord. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for ye know perfectly well yourselves, that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief by night.

W. Kelly Translation

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For yourselves know thoroughly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief at night.