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Jn. 12:35 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
Jesus
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
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
unto them
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)
, Yet
eti (Greek #2089)
"yet," still (of time or degree)
KJV usage: after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.
Pronounce: et'-ee
Origin: perhaps akin to 2094
a little
mikros (Greek #3398)
small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
KJV usage: least, less, little, small.
Pronounce: mik-ros'
Origin: μικρότερος (mik-rot'-er-os) apparently a primary word
while
chronos (Greek #5550)
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from 2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from 165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
KJV usage: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Pronounce: khron'-os
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
the 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)
h with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
i. Walk
peripateo (Greek #4043)
to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
KJV usage: go, be occupied with, walk (about).
Pronounce: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 3961
while
heos (Greek #2193)
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
KJV usage: even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
Pronounce: heh'-oce
Origin: of uncertain affinity
ye have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
the 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)
, lest
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
darkness
skotia (Greek #4653)
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: dark(-ness).
Pronounce: skot-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4655
come upon
katalambano (Greek #2638)
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend, find, obtain, perceive, (over-)take.
Pronounce: kat-al-am-ban'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2983
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
: for
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
hel that walketh
peripateo (Greek #4043)
to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
KJV usage: go, be occupied with, walk (about).
Pronounce: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 3961
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)
darkness
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
skotia (Greek #4653)
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: dark(-ness).
Pronounce: skot-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4655
knoweth
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
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
whither
pou (Greek #4226)
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
KJV usage: where, whither.
Pronounce: poo
Origin: genitive case of an interrogative pronoun πός (what) otherwise obsolete (perhaps the same as 4225 used with the rising slide of inquiry)
he goeth
hupago (Greek #5217)
to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: depart, get hence, go (a-)way.
Pronounce: hoop-ag'-o
Origin: from 5259 and 71
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me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
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
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Jn. 8:12• 12Y hablóles Jesús otra vez, diciendo: Yo soy la luz del mundo: el que me sigue, no andará en tinieblas, mas tendrá la lumbre de la vida. (Jn. 8:12)
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Jer. 13:16• 16Dad gloria á Jehová Dios vuestro, antes que haga venir tinieblas, y antes que vuestros pies tropiecen en montes de oscuridad, y esperéis luz, y os la torne sombra de muerte y tinieblas. (Jer. 13:16)
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Jn. 11:10• 10Mas el que anduviere de noche, tropieza, porque no hay luz en él. (Jn. 11:10)

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Jn. 7:33• 33Y Jesús dijo: Aun un poco de tiempo estaré con vosotros, é iré al que me envió. (Jn. 7:33)
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Jn. 9:4• 4Conviéneme obrar las obrar del que me envió, entre tanto que el día dura: la noche viene, cuando nadie puede obrar. (Jn. 9:4)
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Jn. 16:16• 16Un poquito, y no me veréis; y otra vez un poquito, y me veréis: porque yo voy al Padre. (Jn. 16:16)
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He. 3:7‑8• 7Por lo cual, como dice el Espíritu Santo: Si oyereis hoy su voz,
 8No endurezcáis vuestros corazones Como en la provocación, en el día de la tentación en el desierto, (He. 3:7‑8)
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Jn. 12:36,46• 36Entre tanto que tenéis la luz, creed en la luz, para que seáis hijos de luz. Estas cosas habló Jesús, y fuése, y escondióse de ellos.
 46Yo la luz he venido al mundo, para que todo aquel que cree en mí no permanezca en tinieblas. (Jn. 12:36,46)
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Jn. 1:5‑9• 5Y la luz en las tinieblas resplandece; mas las tinieblas no la comprendieron.
 6Fué un hombre enviado de Dios, el cual se llamaba Juan.
 7Este vino por testimonio, para que diese testimonio de la luz, para que todos creyesen por él.
 8No era él la luz, sino para que diese testimonio de la luz.
 9Aquel era la luz verdadera, que alumbra á todo hombre que viene á este mundo. (Jn. 1:5‑9)
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Jn. 8:12• 12Y hablóles Jesús otra vez, diciendo: Yo soy la luz del mundo: el que me sigue, no andará en tinieblas, mas tendrá la lumbre de la vida. (Jn. 8:12)
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Jn. 9:5• 5Entre tanto que estuviere en el mundo, luz soy del mundo. (Jn. 9:5)
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Is. 2:5• 5Venid, oh casa de Jacob, y caminemos á la luz de Jehová. (Is. 2:5)
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Is. 42:6‑7• 6Yo Jehová te he llamado en justicia, y te tendré por la mano; te guardaré y te pondré por alianza del pueblo, por luz de las gentes;
 7Para que abras ojos de ciegos, para que saques de la cárcel á los presos, y de casas de prisión á los que están de asiento en tinieblas. (Is. 42:6‑7)
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Ro. 13:12‑14• 12La noche ha pasado, y ha llegado el día: echemos, pues, las obras de las tinieblas, y vistámonos las armas de luz,
 13Andemos como de día, honestamente: no en glotonerías y borracheras, no en lechos y disoluciones, no en pedencias y envidia:
 14Mas vestíos del Señor Jesucristo, y no hagáis caso de la carne en sus deseos. (Ro. 13:12‑14)
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Ef. 5:8,14‑15• 8Porque en otro tiempo erais tinieblas; mas ahora sois luz en el Señor: andad como hijos de luz,
 14Por lo cual dice: Despiértate, tú que duermes, y levántate de los muertos, y te alumbrará Cristo.
 15Mirad, pues, cómo andéis avisadamente; no como necios, mas como sabios; (Ef. 5:8,14‑15)
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1 Ts. 5:5‑8• 5Porque todos vosotros sois hijos de luz, é hijos del día; no somos de la noche, ni de las tinieblas.
 6Por tanto, no durmamos como los demás; antes velemos y seamos sobrios.
 7Porque los que duermen, de noche duermen; y los que están borrachos, de noche están borrachos.
 8Mas nosotros, que somos del día, estemos sobrios, vestidos de cota de fe y de caridad, y la esperanza de salud por yelmo. (1 Ts. 5:5‑8)
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1 Jn. 1:6‑7• 6Si nosotros dijéremos que tenemos comunión con él, y andamos en tinieblas, mentimos, y no hacemos la verdad;
 7Mas si andamos en luz, como él está en luz, tenemos comunión entre nosotros, y la sangre de Jesucristo su Hijo nos limpia de todo pecado. (1 Jn. 1:6‑7)
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Jn. 12:39‑40• 39Por esto no podían creer, porque otra vez dijo Isaías:
 40Cegó los ojos de ellos, y endureció su corazón; Porque no vean con los ojos, y entiendan de corazón, Y se conviertan, Y yo los sane. (Jn. 12:39‑40)
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Sal. 69:22‑28• 22Sea su mesa delante de ellos por lazo, Y lo que es para bien por tropiezo.
 23Sean oscurecidos sus ojos para ver, Y haz siempre titubear sus lomos.
 24Derrama sobre ellos tu ira, Y el furor de tu enojo los alcance.
 25Sea su palacio asolado: En sus tiendas no haya morador.
 26Porque persiguieron al que tú heriste; Y cuentan del dolor de los que tú llagaste.
 27Pon maldad sobre su maldad, Y no entren en tu justicia.
 28Sean raídos del libro de los vivientes, Y no sean escritos con los justos. (Sal. 69:22‑28)
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Jer. 13:16‑17• 16Dad gloria á Jehová Dios vuestro, antes que haga venir tinieblas, y antes que vuestros pies tropiecen en montes de oscuridad, y esperéis luz, y os la torne sombra de muerte y tinieblas.
 17Mas si no oyereis esto, en secreto llorará mi alma á causa de vuestra soberbia; y llorando amargamente, se desharán mis ojos en lágrimas, porque el rebaño de Jehová fué cautivo. (Jer. 13:16‑17)
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Ro. 11:7‑10• 7¿Qué pues? Lo que buscaba Israel aquello no ha alcanzado; mas la elección lo ha alcanzado: y los demás fueron endurecidos;
 8Como está escrito: Dióles Dios espíritu de remordimiento, ojos con que no vean, y oídos con que no oigan, hasta el día de hoy.
 9Y David dice: Séales vuelta su mesa en lazo, y en red, Y en tropezadero, y en paga:
 10Sus ojos sean obscurecidos para que no vean, Y agóbiales siempre el espinazo. (Ro. 11:7‑10)
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2 Co. 3:14• 14Empero los sentidos de ellos se embotaron; porque hasta el día de hoy les queda el mismo velo no descubierto en la lección del antiguo testamento, el cual por Cristo es quitado. (2 Co. 3:14)
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Jn. 11:10• 10Mas el que anduviere de noche, tropieza, porque no hay luz en él. (Jn. 11:10)
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Pr. 4:19• 19El camino de los impíos es como la oscuridad: No saben en qué tropiezan. (Pr. 4:19)
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1 Jn. 2:8‑11• 8Otra vez os escribo un mandamiento nuevo, que es verdadero en él y en vosotros; porque las tinieblas son pasadas, y la verdadera luz ya alumbra.
 9El que dice que está en luz, y aborrece á su hermano, el tal aun está en tinieblas todavía.
 10El que ama á su hermano, está en luz, y no hay tropiezo en él.
 11Mas el que aborrece á su hermano, está en tinieblas, y anda en tinieblas, y no sabe á donde va; porque las tinieblas le han cegado los ojos. (1 Jn. 2:8‑11)
• To their expression of ignorance the Lord replies by telling them how brief was the stay of the light, by warning them of the darkness about to seize on them, and by exhorting them to faith in the light, if they, escaping the darkness, would have the light to characterize themselves. (“John 12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Jesus therefore said to them, Yet a little while is the light amongst you. Walk while ye have the light, that darkness may not overtakea you. And he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes.

JND Translation Notes

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The sense is "overtake so as to seize upon," as Mark 9.18, 1 Thess. 5.4.

W. Kelly Translation

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Jesus then said to them, Yet a little time the light is amonga you. Walk while ye have the light, that the darkness may not overtake you; and he that walketh in darkness knoweth not where he goeth.

WK Translation Notes

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The T. R. reads "with."