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Luke 1:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
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
he shall be
esomai (Greek #2071)
will be
KJV usage: shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Pronounce: es'-om-ahee
Origin: future of 1510
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
z in the sight of
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
the Lord
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
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)
, 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
shall drink
pino (Greek #4095)
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: drink.
Pronounce: pee'-no
Origin: πίω (pee'-o), which (together with another form) πόω (po'-o) occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses
a neither
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
wine
oinos (Greek #3631)
"wine" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: wine.
Pronounce: oy'-nos
Origin: a primary word (or perhaps of Hebrew origin (03196))
nor
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
strong drink
sikera (Greek #4608)
an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor
KJV usage: strong drink.
Pronounce: sik'-er-ah
Origin: of Hebrew origin (07941)
; 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
he shall be filled
pletho (Greek #4130)
specially, to fulfil (time)
KJV usage: accomplish, full (...come), furnish.
Pronounce: play'-tho
Origin: πλέω (pleh'-o) (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form πίμπλημι) to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply))
with
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
the Holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
Ghost
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, even
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
b from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
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)
mother’s
meter (Greek #3384)
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
KJV usage: mother.
Pronounce: may'-tare
Origin: apparently a primary word
womb
koilia (Greek #2836)
a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
KJV usage: belly, womb.
Pronounce: koy-lee'-ah
Origin: from κοῖλος ("hollow")
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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)
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Luke 7:28• 28For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (Luke 7:28)
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Num. 6:3• 3He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried. (Num. 6:3)
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Jer. 1:5• 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. (Jer. 1:5)

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Drink, Strong,
Ghost,
Holy Ghost; Holy Spirit,
Mother,
Wine

Cross References

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great.
Luke 7:28• 28For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (Luke 7:28)
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Gen. 12:2• 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: (Gen. 12:2)
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Gen. 48:19• 19And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. (Gen. 48:19)
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Josh. 3:7• 7And the Lord said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. (Josh. 3:7)
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Josh. 4:14• 14On that day the Lord magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life. (Josh. 4:14)
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1 Chron. 17:8• 8And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth. (1 Chron. 17:8)
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1 Chron. 29:12• 12Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. (1 Chron. 29:12)
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Matt. 11:9‑19• 9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
 10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
 11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
 14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
 15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
 16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
 17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. (Matt. 11:9‑19)
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John 5:35• 35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. (John 5:35)
and shall.
Luke 7:33• 33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. (Luke 7:33)
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Num. 6:2‑4• 2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the Lord:
 3He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.
 4All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk. (Num. 6:2‑4)
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Judg. 13:4‑6• 4Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:
 5For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.
 6Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name: (Judg. 13:4‑6)
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Matt. 11:18• 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. (Matt. 11:18)
filled.
Zech. 9:15• 15The Lord of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar. (Zech. 9:15)
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Acts 2:4,14‑18• 4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
 14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
 15For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
 16But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
 17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
 18And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: (Acts 2:4,14‑18)
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Eph. 5:18• 18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Eph. 5:18)
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Psa. 22:9• 9But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. (Psa. 22:9)
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Jer. 1:5• 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. (Jer. 1:5)
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Gal. 1:15• 15But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, (Gal. 1:15)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For he shall be great before the Lorde, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even fromf his mother’s womb.

JND Translation Notes

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"Jehovah."
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The Greek preposition indicates the time from when it would take place. see Gal. 1.15.

W. Kelly Translation

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He shall be great before [the] Lorda, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with [the] Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

WK Translation Notes

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a
In this Gospel the authorities show considerable variation with regard to the use of the definite article before "Lord." Here some MSS. contained it, but not all. "Lord" without the article stands regularly for Jehovah (Yahveh) of the Old Testament, as in the LXX.