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Luke 16:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Thek law
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
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
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
the prophets
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
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
were until
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
John
Ioannes (Greek #2491)
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: John.
Pronounce: ee-o-an'-nace
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03110)
: since
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
that time
tote (Greek #5119)
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
KJV usage: that time, then.
Pronounce: tot'-eh
Origin: from (the neuter of) 3588 and 3753
the kingdom
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
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of 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
is preached
euaggelizo (Greek #2097)
to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
KJV usage: declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).
Pronounce: yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo
Origin: from 2095 and 32
, 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
every man
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
presseth
biazo (Greek #971)
to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized
KJV usage: press, suffer violence.
Pronounce: bee-ad'-zo
Origin: from 979
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
it
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)
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Matt. 11:12‑13• 12But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and the violent seize on it.
 13For all the prophets and the law have prophesied unto John. (Matt. 11:12‑13)

More on:

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God,
John the Baptist,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Law,
Prophet

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Law.
Luke 16:29,31• 29But Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets: let them hear them.
 31And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, not even if one rise from among the dead will they be persuaded. (Luke 16:29,31)
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Matt. 11:9‑14• 9But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:
 10this is he of whom it is written, Behold, *I* send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
 11Verily I say to you, that there is not arisen among the born of women a greater than John the baptist. But he who is a little one in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.
 12But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and the violent seize on it.
 13For all the prophets and the law have prophesied unto John.
 14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, who is to come. (Matt. 11:9‑14)
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John 1:45• 45Philip finds Nathanael, and says to him, We have found him of whom Moses wrote in the law, and the prophets, Jesus, the son of Joseph, who is from Nazareth. (John 1:45)
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Acts 3:18,24‑25• 18but God has thus fulfilled what he had announced beforehand by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should suffer.
 24And indeed all the prophets from Samuel and those in succession after him, as many as have spoken, have announced also these days.
 25*Ye* are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God appointed to our fathers, saying to Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. (Acts 3:18,24‑25)
the kingdom.
Luke 9:2• 2and sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. (Luke 9:2)
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Luke 10:9,11• 9and heal the sick in it, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come nigh to you.
 11Even the dust of your city, which cleaves to us on the feet, do we shake off against you; but know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh. (Luke 10:9,11)
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Matt. 3:2• 2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 4:17• 17From that time began Jesus to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 4:17)
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Matt. 10:7• 7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 10:7)
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Mark 1:14• 14But after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, (Mark 1:14)
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Luke 7:26‑29• 26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and what is more excellent than a prophet.
 27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, *I* send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;
 28for I say unto you, Among them that are born of women a greater prophet is no one than John the baptist; but he who is a little one in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
 29(And all the people who heard it, and the tax-gatherers, justified God, having been baptised with the baptism of John; (Luke 7:26‑29)
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Matt. 21:32• 32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the tax-gatherers and the harlots believed him; but *ye* when ye saw it repented not yourselves afterwards to believe him. (Matt. 21:32)
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Mark 1:45• 45But he, having gone forth, began to proclaim it much, and to spread the matter abroad, so that he could no longer enter openly into the city, but was without in desert places, and they came to him from every side. (Mark 1:45)
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John 11:48• 48If we let him thus alone, all will believe on him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation. (John 11:48)
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John 12:19• 19The Pharisees therefore said to one another, Ye see that ye profit nothing: behold, the world is gone after him. (John 12:19)
• The time of the visible, world-wide kingdom was not yet, but nevertheless it was being introduced in another form by preaching, and already in this spiritual form men were beginning to press into it. The Pharisees were blind to all this, and were staying outside. (“Luke 16” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are announced, and every one forces his waya into it.

JND Translation Notes

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See Matt. 11.12.

W. Kelly Translation

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16
The law and the prophets [were] until John: from that time the glad tidings of the kingdom of God are preached, and every one forceth his way into it.