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Luke 18:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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 publican
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
telones (Greek #5057)
a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
KJV usage: publican.
Pronounce: tel-o'-nace
Origin: from 5056 and 5608
, standing
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
afar off
makrothen (Greek #3113)
from a distance or afar
KJV usage: afar off, from far.
Pronounce: mak-roth'-en
Origin: adverb from 3117
, would
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
not
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
lift up
epairo (Greek #1869)
to raise up (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt self, poise (lift, take) up.
Pronounce: ep-ahee'-ro
Origin: from 1909 and 142
so much as
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
his eyes
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
ophthalmos (Greek #3788)
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
KJV usage: eye, sight.
Pronounce: of-thal-mos'
Origin: from 3700
unto
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
heaven
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
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
smote
tupto (Greek #5180)
to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from 3817 and 3960, which denote a (usually single) blow with the hand or any instrument, or 4141 with the fist (or a hammer), or 4474 with the palm; as well as from 5177, an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience)
KJV usage: beat, smite, strike, wound.
Pronounce: toop'-to
Origin: a primary verb (in a strengthened form)
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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
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)
breast
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
stethos (Greek #4738)
the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest
KJV usage: breast.
Pronounce: stay'-thos
Origin: from 2476 (as standing prominently)
, saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, 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
be merciful
hilaskomai (Greek #2433)
to conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious
KJV usage: be merciful, make reconciliation for.
Pronounce: hil-as'-kom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from the same as 2436
to me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
a sinner
hamartolos (Greek #268)
sinful, i.e. a sinner
KJV usage: sinful, sinner.
Pronounce: ham-ar-to-los'
Origin: from 264
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Jer. 31:19•  (Jer. 31:19)

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Heaven,
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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standing.
Luke 5:8• 8But Simon Peter seeing it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, Lord. (Luke 5:8)
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Luke 7:6‑7• 6And Jesus went with them. But already when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent to him friends, saying to him, Lord, do not trouble thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof.
 7Wherefore neither did I count myself worthy to come to thee. But say by a word, and my servant shall be healed. (Luke 7:6‑7)
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Luke 17:12• 12And as he entered into a certain village, ten leprous men met him, who stood afar off. (Luke 17:12)
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Ezra 9:6•  (Ezra 9:6)
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Job 42:6•  (Job 42:6)
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Psa. 40:12•  (Psa. 40:12)
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Isa. 6:5•  (Isa. 6:5)
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Ezek. 16:63•  (Ezek. 16:63)
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Dan. 9:7‑9•  (Dan. 9:7‑9)
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Acts 2:37• 37And when they heard, they were pricked in heart and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, What shall we do, brethren? (Acts 2:37)
but.
Luke 23:48• 48And all the crowds that came together for that sight, having beheld the things done, returned beating [their] breasts. (Luke 23:48)
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Jer. 31:18‑19•  (Jer. 31:18‑19)
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2 Cor. 7:11• 11For, behold, this very thing that ye were grieved according to God, how much diligence it wrought out in you, nay self-clearing, nay indignation, nay fear, nay longing desire, nay zeal, nay avenging! In everything did ye prove yourselves to be pure in the matter. (2 Cor. 7:11)
God.
Psa. 25:7,11•  (Psa. 25:7,11)
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Psa. 41:4•  (Psa. 41:4)
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Psa. 51:1‑3•  (Psa. 51:1‑3)
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Psa. 86:15‑16•  (Psa. 86:15‑16)
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Psa. 119:41•  (Psa. 119:41)
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Psa. 130:3‑4,7•  (Psa. 130:3‑4,7)
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Dan. 9:5,9‑11•  (Dan. 9:5,9‑11)
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Dan. 9:18‑19•  (Dan. 9:18‑19)
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Heb. 4:16• 16Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. (Heb. 4:16)
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Heb. 8:12• 12because I will be merciful to their unrighteousnesses, and their sins and their lawlessnesses I will never remember more. (Heb. 8:12)
a sinner.
Luke 15:18‑21• 18I will rise up and go to my father, and I will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee;
 19I am no longer worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
 20And he arose and came unto his father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck and covered him with kisses.
 21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee: I am no more worthy to be called thy son. (Luke 15:18‑21)
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Luke 23:40‑43• 40But the other in answer rebuking him said, Dost not even thou fear God, because thou art in the same judgment?
 41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due requital for what we have done, but this [man] has done nothing amiss.
 42And he said to Jesus, Remember me when thou shalt come in thy kingdom.
 43And he said to him, Verily, I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:40‑43)
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2 Chron. 33:12‑13,19,23•  (2 Chron. 33:12‑13,19,23)
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Psa. 106:6•  (Psa. 106:6)
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Isa. 1:18•  (Isa. 1:18)
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Isa. 64:5‑6•  (Isa. 64:5‑6)
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Matt. 9:13• 13{i}But go and learn what [that] is—I will have mercy and not sacrifice; for I have not come to call righteous [men] but sinners.{/i} (Matt. 9:13)
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Rom. 5:8,20‑21• 8but God commendeth his own love towards us, because, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
 20But law came in by the way, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace over-abounded
 21that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom. 5:8,20‑21)
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1 Tim. 1:15• 15Faithful [is] the word and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. (1 Tim. 1:15)
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1 John 1:8‑10• 8If we say that we have no sin, we mislead ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. (1 John 1:8‑10)
• His position: “afar off,” indicating he knew he had no right to draw hear. His attitude: not lifting “his eyes unto heaven,”—heaven was no place for such a man as he. His action: “smote upon his breast,”  thus confessing that he was the man who deserved to be smitten. His words: “me, the sinner,” for it is the rather than a here. (“Luke 18” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the tax-gatherer, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, O God, have compassion on me, the sinner.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the tax-gatherer, standinga afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but was striking upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.

WK Translation Notes

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With the tax-gatherer it is the ordinary expression for standing (hestōs) in contradistinction to sitting. See footnote of ver. 11.