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John 5:35 KJV (With Strong’s)

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He
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
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
was
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
a
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
luchnos (Greek #3088)
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: candle, light.
Pronounce: lookh'-nos
Origin: from the base of 3022
burning
kaio (Greek #2545)
to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume
KJV usage: burn, light.
Pronounce: kah'-yo
Origin: apparently a primary verb
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
a shining
phaino (Greek #5316)
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
Pronounce: fah'-ee-no
Origin: prolongation for the base of 5457
light
luchnos (Greek #3088)
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: candle, light.
Pronounce: lookh'-nos
Origin: from the base of 3022
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de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
were willing
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
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pros (Greek #4314)
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 to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
a season
hora (Greek #5610)
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
Pronounce: ho'-rah
Origin: apparently a primary word
to rejoice
agalliao (Greek #21)
properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult
KJV usage: be (exceeding) glad, with exceeding joy, rejoice (greatly).
Pronounce: ag-al-lee-ah'-o
Origin: from agan (much) and 242
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)
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)
light
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
phos (Greek #5457)
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: fire, light.
Pronounce: foce
Origin: from an obsolete φάω (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346)
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Matt. 21:26• 26{i}but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.{/i} (Matt. 21:26)
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Mark 6:20• 20{i}for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe;{/i} and having heard him, did much, and listened gladly. (Mark 6:20)

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Ministry on This Verse

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John 1:7‑8• 7The same came for witness that he might witness about the light , that all might believe through him.
 8He was not the light, but that he might witness about the light. (John 1:7‑8)
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Matt. 11:11• 11{i}Verily I say to you, that there is not arisen among [the] born of women a greater than John the Baptist. But he who is a little one in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.{/i} (Matt. 11:11)
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Luke 1:15‑17,76‑77• 15He shall be great before [the] Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with [the] Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb.
 16And many of the sons of Israel shall he turn to [the] Lord their God.
 17And he shall go before him in [the] spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to [the] thoughts of just [men] to make ready for [the] Lord a prepared people.
 76And thou, child, shalt be called [the] prophet of [the] Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of [the] Lord to make ready his ways;
 77to give knowledge of salvation to his people by [the] forgiveness of their sins (Luke 1:15‑17,76‑77)
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Luke 7:28• 28{i}for I say unto you,{/i} Among those that are born of women, there is not a greater [prophet] than John [the Baptist]; {i}but he who is a little one in the kingdom of God is greater than he.{/i} (Luke 7:28)
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2 Peter 1:19• 19And we have the prophetic word firmer, to which ye do well in paying heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawn and a morning star arise in your hearts; (2 Peter 1:19)
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John 6:66• 66From that [time] many of his disciples went away back and walked no more with him. (John 6:66)
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Ezek. 33:31•  (Ezek. 33:31)
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Matt. 3:5‑7• 5{i}Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the country round the Jordan,{/i}
 6{i}and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.{/i}
 7{i}But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Offspring of vipers, who has forewarned you to flee from the coming wrath?{/i} (Matt. 3:5‑7)
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Matt. 11:7‑9• 7{i}But as they went [away], Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed moved about by the wind?{/i}
 8{i}But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate raiment? behold, those who wear delicate things are in the houses of kings.{/i}
 9{i}But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:{/i} (Matt. 11:7‑9)
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Matt. 13:20‑21• 20{i}But he that is sown on the rocky places — this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,{/i}
 21{i}but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended.{/i} (Matt. 13:20‑21)
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Matt. 21:26• 26{i}but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.{/i} (Matt. 21:26)
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Mark 6:20• 20{i}for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe;{/i} and having heard him, did much, and listened gladly. (Mark 6:20)
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Gal. 4:15‑16• 15What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your eyes, ye would have given them to me.
 16So that have I become your enemy by being truthful to you? (Gal. 4:15‑16)
• The burning and shining lamp had been a source of joy for a while; but men are inconstant, and the testimony of him, who was truly “a voice in the wilderness,” was refused. (“John 5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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*He* was the burning and shiningd lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "appearing," as ch. 1.5; 1 John 2.8.

W. Kelly Translation

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He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.