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Luke 2

Luke 2:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
shall be a sign
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
semeion (Greek #4592)
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
KJV usage: miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Pronounce: say-mi'-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of 4591
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
; Ye shall find
heurisko (Greek #2147)
εὕρω (hyoo'-ro), which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω (hyoo-reh'-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Pronounce: hyoo-ris'-ko
the babe
brephos (Greek #1025)
an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: babe, (young) child, infant.
Pronounce: bref'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
wrapped in swaddling clothes
sparganoo (Greek #4683)
to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom)
KJV usage: wrap in swaddling clothes.
Pronounce: spar-gan-o'-o
Origin: from σπάργανον (a strip; from a derivative of the base of 4682 meaning to strap or wrap with strips)
, lying
keimai (Greek #2749)
to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare 5087.
Pronounce: ki'-mahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
a manger
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
phatne (Greek #5336)
a crib (for fodder)
KJV usage: manager, stall.
Pronounce: fat'-nay
Origin: from πατέομαι (to eat)
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Ministry on This Verse

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Ex. 3:12• 12And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. (Ex. 3:12)
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1 Sam. 10:2‑7• 2When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?
 3Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Beth-el, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:
 4And they will salute thee, and give thee two loaves of bread; which thou shalt receive of their hands.
 5After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:
 6And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
 7And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee. (1 Sam. 10:2‑7)
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Psa. 22:6• 6But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. (Psa. 22:6)
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Isa. 53:1‑2• 1Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
 2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. (Isa. 53:1‑2)
• The sign of this marvelous event was one that never could have been anticipated. Men might have expected to see a mighty warrior wrapped in garments of glory and seated on a throne. The sign was a Babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (“Luke 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.

W. Kelly Translation

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And this is the sign unto you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a mangera.

WK Translation Notes

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Most Edd. read "and lying in a manger." Some MSS. omit "and lying."