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Lc. 3:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
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
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)
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 fifteenth
pentekaidekatos (Greek #4003)
five and tenth
KJV usage: fifteenth.
Pronounce: pen-tek-ahee-dek'-at-os
Origin: from 4002 and 2532 and 1182
year
etos (Greek #2094)
a year
KJV usage: year.
Pronounce: et'-os
Origin: apparently a primary word
of the reign
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
hegemonia (Greek #2231)
government, i.e. (in time) official term
KJV usage: reign.
Pronounce: hayg-em-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 2232
of Tiberius
Tiberios (Greek #5086)
probably pertaining to the river Tiberis or Tiber; Tiberius, a Roman emperor
KJV usage: Tiberius.
Pronounce: tib-er'-ee-os
Origin: of Latin origin
Caesar
Kaisar (Greek #2541)
Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor
KJV usage: Caesar.
Pronounce: kah'-ee-sar
Origin: of Latin origin
, Pontius
Pontios (Greek #4194)
apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman
KJV usage: Pontius.
Pronounce: pon'-tee-os
Origin: of Latin origin
Pilate
Pilatos (Greek #4091)
close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman
KJV usage: Pilate.
Pronounce: pil-at'-os
Origin: of Latin origin
being governor
hegemoneuo (Greek #2230)
to act as ruler
KJV usage: be governor.
Pronounce: hayg-em-on-yoo'-o
Origin: from 2232
of Judea
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
Ioudaia (Greek #2449)
the Judaean land (i.e. Judaea), a region of Palestine
KJV usage: Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yah
Origin: feminine of 2453 (with 1093 implied)
, 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
Herod
Herodes (Greek #2264)
heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
KJV usage: Herod.
Pronounce: hay-ro'-dace
Origin: compound of ἥρως (a "hero") and 1491
being tetrarch
tetrarcheo (Greek #5075)
to be a tetrarch
KJV usage: (be) tetrarch.
Pronounce: tet-rar-kheh'-o
Origin: from 5076
of Galilee
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
Galilaia (Greek #1056)
Galiloea (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
KJV usage: Galilee.
Pronounce: gal-il-ah'-yah
Origin: of Hebrew origin (01551)
, and
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)
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)
brother
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
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
Philip
Philippos (Greek #5376)
fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: Philip.
Pronounce: fil'-ip-pos
Origin: from 5384 and 2462
tetrarch
tetrarcheo (Greek #5075)
to be a tetrarch
KJV usage: (be) tetrarch.
Pronounce: tet-rar-kheh'-o
Origin: from 5076
of Iturea
Itouraia (Greek #2484)
Ituraea (i.e. Jetur), a region of Palestine
KJV usage: Ituraea.
Pronounce: ee-too-rah'-yah
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03195)
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
of the region
chora (Greek #5561)
room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
KJV usage: coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare 5117.
Pronounce: kho'-rah
Origin: feminine of a derivative of the base of 5490 through the idea of empty expanse
of Trachonitis
Trachonitis (Greek #5139)
rough district; Trachonitis, a region of Syria
KJV usage: Trachonitis.
Pronounce: trakh-o-nee'-tis
Origin: from a derivative of 5138
, 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
Lysanias
Lusanias (Greek #3078)
grief-dispelling; Lysanias, a governor of Abilene
KJV usage: Lysanias.
Pronounce: loo-san-ee'-as
Origin: from 3080 and ἀνία (trouble)
the tetrarch
tetrarcheo (Greek #5075)
to be a tetrarch
KJV usage: (be) tetrarch.
Pronounce: tet-rar-kheh'-o
Origin: from 5076
of Abilene
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
Abilene (Greek #9)
Abilene, a region of Syria
KJV usage: Abilene.
Pronounce: ab-ee-lay-nay'
Origin: of foreign origin (compare 058)
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Abilene,
Family of Herod,
Galilee,
Governor,
Herod Antipas,
Ituraea,
Judaea; Judea,
Lysanias,
Philip,
Pilate,
Tetrarch,
Tiberius Caesar,
Trachonitis,
Year

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-14:  The preaching and baptism of John;
15-18:  his testimony of Christ;
19-20:  Herod imprisons John;
21-22:  Christ, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.
23-38:  The age and genealogy of Christ from Joseph upwards.
A.M. 4030.
A.D. 26.Tiberius Cesar.
Lc. 2:1• 1Y aconteció en aquellos días que salió edicto de parte de Augusto César, que toda la tierra fuese empadronada. (Lc. 2:1)
Pontius Pilate.
Lc. 23:1‑4,24• 1Levantándose entonces toda la multitud de ellos, lleváronle á Pilato.
 2Y comenzaron á acusarle, diciendo: A éste hemos hallado que pervierte la nación, y que veda dar tributo á César, diciendo que él es el Cristo, el rey.
 3Entonces Pilato le preguntó, diciendo: ¿Eres tú el Rey de los Judíos? Y respondiéndo él, dijo: Tú lo dices.
 4Y Pilato dijo á los príncipes de los sacerdotes, y á las gentes: Ninguna culpa hallo en este hombre.
 24Entonces Pilato juzgó que se hiciese lo que ellos pedían; (Lc. 23:1‑4,24)
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Gn. 49:10• 10No será quitado el cetro de Judá, Y el legislador de entre sus piés, Hasta que venga Shiloh; Y á él se congregarán los pueblos. (Gn. 49:10)
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Hch. 4:27• 27Porque verdaderamente se juntaron en esta ciudad contra tu santo Hijo Jesús, al cual ungiste, Herodes y Poncio Pilato, con los Gentiles y los pueblos de Israel, (Hch. 4:27)
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Hch. 23:26• 26Claudio Lisias al excelentísimo gobernador Félix: Salud. (Hch. 23:26)
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Hch. 24:27• 27Mas al cabo de dos años recibió Félix por sucesor á Porcio Festo: y queriendo Félix ganar la gracia de los Judíos, dejó preso á Pablo. (Hch. 24:27)
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Hch. 26:30• 30Y como hubo dicho estas cosas, se levantó el rey, y el presidente, y Bernice, y los que se habían sentado con ellos; (Hch. 26:30)
Herod.
Lc. 3:19• 19Entonces Herodes el tetrarca, siendo reprendido por él á causa de Herodías, mujer de Felipe su hermano, y de todas las maldades que había hecho Herodes, (Lc. 3:19)
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Lc. 9:7• 7Y oyó Herodes el tetrarca todas las cosas que hacía; y estaba en duda, porque decían algunos: Juan ha resucitado de los muertos; (Lc. 9:7)
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Lc. 23:6‑11• 6Entonces Pilato, oyendo de Galilea, preguntó si el hombre era Galileo.
 7Y como entendió que era de la jurisdicción de Herodes, le remitió á Herodes, el cual también estaba en Jerusalem en aquellos días.
 8Y Herodes, viendo á Jesús, holgóse mucho, porque hacía mucho que deseaba verle; porque había oído de él muchas cosas, y tenía esperanza que le vería hacer alguna señal.
 9Y le preguntaba con muchas palabras; mas él nada le respondió:
 10Y estaban los príncipes de los sacerdotes y los escribas acusándole con gran porfía.
 11Mas Herodes con su corte le menospreció, y escarneció, vistiéndole de una ropa rica; y volvióle á enviar á Pilato. (Lc. 23:6‑11)
his.
Mt. 14:3• 3Porque Herodes había prendido á Juan, y le había aprisionado y puesto en la cárcel, por causa de Herodías, mujer de Felipe su hermano; (Mt. 14:3)
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Mr. 6:17• 17Porque el mismo Herodes había enviado, y prendido á Juan, y le había aprisionado en la cárcel á causa de Herodías, mujer de Felipe su hermano; pues la había tomado por mujer. (Mr. 6:17)
Ituraea.Ituraea was a province of Syria east of Jordan, now called Djedour, according to Burckhardt, and comprising all the flat country south of Djebel Kessoue as far as Nowa, east of Djebel el Sheikh, or mount Hermon, and west of the Hadj road. Trachonitis, according to Strabo and Ptolemy, comprehended all the uneven country on the east of Auranitis, now Haouran, from near Damascus to Bozra, now called El Ledja and Djebel Haouran.
Abilene was a district in the valley of Lebanon, so called from Abila its chief town, eighteen miles N. of Damascus, according to Antoninus.
• In chapter 3 we find the exercise of the ministry of the Word towards Israel, and that for the introduction of the Lord into this world. It is not the promises to Israel and the privileges secured to them by God, nor the birth of that child who was heir to all the promises; the empire, itself a testimony to Israel’s captivity, being an instrument for the accomplishment of the Word respecting the Lord. The years are here reckoned according to the reign of the Gentiles. (“Luke 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now in the fifteenth year of the government of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Ituraea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

W. Kelly Translation

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Now, in the fifteenth year of the government of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod Tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip Tetrarch of Ituræa and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias Tetrarch of Abilene,