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John 6

John 6:55 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
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
flesh
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
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
meat
brosis (Greek #1035)
(abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: eating, food, meat.
Pronounce: bro'-sis
Origin: from the base of 977
indeed
alethos (Greek #230)
truly
KJV usage: indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very.
Pronounce: al-ay-thoce'
Origin: adverb from 227
r, 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
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
blood
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
haima (Greek #129)
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
KJV usage: blood.
Pronounce: hah'-ee-mah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
drink
posis (Greek #4213)
a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught
KJV usage: drink.
Pronounce: pos'-is
Origin: from the alternate of 4095
indeed
alethos (Greek #230)
truly
KJV usage: indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very.
Pronounce: al-ay-thoce'
Origin: adverb from 227
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Psa. 4:7• 7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. (Psa. 4:7)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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meat.
John 6:32• 32Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. (John 6:32)
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John 1:9,47• 9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
 47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! (John 1:9,47)
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John 8:31,36• 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:31,36)
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John 15:1• 1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. (John 15:1)
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Psa. 4:7• 7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. (Psa. 4:7)
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Heb. 8:2• 2A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. (Heb. 8:2)
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1 John 5:20• 20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)
• For the same reason, if it {the heart} has tasted that the Lord is thus gracious, it perseveres, it can never tire, it feeds on Him again and again. (“John 6” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for my flesh is truly food and my blood is truly drink.

W. Kelly Translation

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for my flesh is trulya food, and my blood is truly drink.

WK Translation Notes

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Many MSS. have (alēthēs)"is truly", others read (alēthōs), so also with "truly drink."