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Luke 12

Luke 12:24 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Consider
katanoeo (Greek #2657)
to observe fully
KJV usage: behold, consider, discover, perceive.
Pronounce: kat-an-o-eh'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 3539
the ravens
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
korax (Greek #2876)
a crow (from its voracity)
KJV usage: raven.
Pronounce: kor'-ax
Origin: perhaps from 2880
m: for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
they
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
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
sow
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
nor
oude (Greek #3761)
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
KJV usage: neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
Pronounce: oo-deh'
Origin: from 3756 and 1161
reap
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
; which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
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
have
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
storehouse
tameion (Greek #5009)
a dispensary or magazine, i.e. a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of an Oriental house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for retirement)
KJV usage: secret chamber, closet, storehouse.
Pronounce: tam-i'-on
Origin: neuter contraction of a presumed derivative of ταμίας (a dispenser or distributor; akin to τέμνω, to cut)
nor
oude (Greek #3761)
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
KJV usage: neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
Pronounce: oo-deh'
Origin: from 3756 and 1161
barn
apotheke (Greek #596)
a repository, i.e. granary
KJV usage: barn, garner.
Pronounce: ap-oth-ay'-kay
Origin: from 659
; 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
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
feedeth
trepho (Greek #5142)
properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
KJV usage: bring up, feed, nourish.
Pronounce: tref'-o
Origin: a primary verb (properly, τρέφω; but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution)
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)
: how much
posos (Greek #4214)
interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many)
KJV usage: how great (long, many), what.
Pronounce: pos'-os
Origin: from an absolute πός (who, what) and 3739
more
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
are
diaphero (Greek #1308)
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV usage: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
Pronounce: dee-af-er'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 5342
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
better
diaphero (Greek #1308)
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV usage: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
Pronounce: dee-af-er'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 5342
than the fowls
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
peteinon (Greek #4071)
a flying animal, i.e. bird
KJV usage: bird, fowl.
Pronounce: pet-i-non'
Origin: neuter of a derivative of 4072
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Job 38:41• 41Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. (Job 38:41)
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Psa. 147:9• 9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. (Psa. 147:9)

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Fowl,
God,
Raven,
Sower; Sowing

Cross References

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the ravens.The raven is a species of the corvus, or crow tribe, of the order Picae, known by its large size, its plumage being of a bluish black, and tail roundish at the end.
It was probably selected by our Lord as being unclean.
1 Kings 17:1‑6• 1And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
 2And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying,
 3Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
 4And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
 5So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.
 6And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook. (1 Kings 17:1‑6)
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Job 38:41• 41Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. (Job 38:41)
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Psa. 145:15‑16• 15The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
 16Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. (Psa. 145:15‑16)
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Psa. 147:9• 9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. (Psa. 147:9)
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Mark 6:26• 26And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. (Mark 6:26)
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Luke 12:7,30‑32• 7But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
 30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
 31But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
 32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:7,30‑32)
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Job 35:11• 11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? (Job 35:11)
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Matt. 10:31• 31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Matt. 10:31)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Consider the ravens, that theyc sow not nor reap; which have neither storehouse nor granary; and God feeds them. How much better are *ye* than the birds?

JND Translation Notes

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c
Or "for they."

W. Kelly Translation

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Consider the ravens, that they sow not nor reap; which have neither storehouse nor granary; and God feedeth them. How much better are ye than the birds?