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Luke 14

Luke 14:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
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)
said he
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 him
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)
, Ah certain
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
man
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
made
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
a 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)
supper
deipnon (Greek #1173)
dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)
KJV usage: feast, supper.
Pronounce: dipe'-non
Origin: from the same as 1160
i, 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
bade
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
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Matt. 22:2• 2The kingdom of the heavens is likened to a king which made a marriage-feast for his son, (Matt. 22:2)
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Isa. 25:6‑7• 6And in this mountain shall Jehovah of hosts make unto all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
 7And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the veil which veileth all peoples, and the covering that is spread over all the nations. (Isa. 25:6‑7)

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Prov. 9:1‑2• 1Wisdom hath built her house;{HR}She hath hewn out her seven pillars;
 2She hath slaughtered her slaughtering ,{HR}She hath mingled her wine,{HR}She hath also furnished her table. (Prov. 9:1‑2)
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Isa. 25:6‑7• 6And in this mountain shall Jehovah of hosts make unto all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
 7And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the veil which veileth all peoples, and the covering that is spread over all the nations. (Isa. 25:6‑7)
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Jer. 31:12‑14• 12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of Jehovah, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
 13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
 14And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith Jehovah. (Jer. 31:12‑14)
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Zech. 10:7• 7And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their hearts shall rejoice as through wine; and their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be joyful in Jehovah. (Zech. 10:7)
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Matt. 22:2‑14• 2The kingdom of the heavens is likened to a king which made a marriage-feast for his son,
 3and sent forth his bondmen to call those who had been called to the marriage-feast; and they would not come.
 4Again he sent forth other bondmen, saying, Tell those that have been called, Behold, my dinner I have made ready: mine oxen and my fatlings are slaughtered; and all things [are] ready: come to the marriage-feast.
 5But they slighted [it] and went off, one to his own land, another to his traffic;
 6and the rest, seizing his bondmen, insulted and killed [them].
 7And the king was wroth and, sending his troops, destroyed those murderers and burned their city.
 8Then saith he to his bondmen, The marriage-feast is ready, but those that were called were not worthy.
 9Go therefore unto the outlets of the roads, and, as many as ye shall find, call to the marriage-feast.
 10And those bondmen went out to the roads, and gathered together all as many as they found, both wicked and good; and the marriage-feast was filled with guests.
 11And the king on coming in to behold the guests saw there a man not clothed with a marriage-garment;
 12and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in here not having a marriage-garment? But he was speechless.
 13Then said the king to the servants, Bind his feet and hands, and take and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.
 14For many are called, but few chosen. (Matt. 22:2‑14)
bade.
Song of Sol. 5:1• 1I am come into my garden, my sister spouse;{HR}I have gathered my myrrh with my spice;{HR}I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey;{HR}I have drunk my wine with my milk.{HR}Eat, O friends; drink, yea drink abundantly, beloved one. (Song of Sol. 5:1)
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Isa. 55:1‑7• 1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
 2Wherefore do ye weigh money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
 3Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, the sure mercies of David.
 4Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the peoples, a prince and commander to the peoples.
 5Behold, thou shalt call a nation thou knowest not, and a nation [that] knew not thee shall run unto thee, because of Jehovah thy God and the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.
 6Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.
 7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto Jehovah, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (Isa. 55:1‑7)
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Mark 16:15‑16• 15And he said to them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to all the creation.
 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; and he that believeth not shall be condemned. (Mark 16:15‑16)
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Rev. 3:20• 20Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if Anyone hear my voice, and open the door, I will [both] come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Rev. 3:20)
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Rev. 22:17• 17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; let him that willeth take life's water freely. (Rev. 22:17)
• {v.16-24} Despised by the chief part of the Jews, when God invited them to come in, He then sought out the poor of the flock. But there was room in His house, and He sends out to seek the Gentiles and bring them in by His call that went forth in efficacious power when they sought Him not. It was the activity of His grace. (“Luke 14” by J.N. Darby)
• Those first invited were people who were already possessed of something—a piece of ground, oxen, a wife. These represent the Jews with their religious leaders in the land, who first heard the message. (“Luke 14” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many.

W. Kelly Translation

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And he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many.

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)