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Luke 20

Luke 20:20 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
they watched
paratereo (Greek #3906)
to inspect alongside, i.e. note insidiously or scrupulously
KJV usage: observe, watch.
Pronounce: par-at-ay-reh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 5083
him, and sent forth
apostello (Greek #649)
set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Pronounce: ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 575 and 4724
spies
egkathetos (Greek #1455)
subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned as a lier-in-wait
KJV usage: spy.
Pronounce: eng-kath'-et-os
Origin: from 1722 and a derivative of 2524
, which should feign
hupokrinomai (Greek #5271)
to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)
KJV usage: feign.
Pronounce: hoop-ok-rin'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 5259 and 2919
themselves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
just men
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
dikaios (Greek #1342)
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
KJV usage: just, meet, right(-eous).
Pronounce: dik'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1349
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
c they might take hold
epilambanomai (Greek #1949)
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on).
Pronounce: ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1909 and 2983
of 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)
words
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, that so
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
they might deliver
paradidomi (Greek #3860)
to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
KJV usage: betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
Pronounce: par-ad-id'-o-mee
Origin: from 3844 and 1325
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)
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
the power
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
arche (Greek #746)
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
KJV usage: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
Pronounce: ar-khay'
Origin: from 756
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
authority
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
exousia (Greek #1849)
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
KJV usage: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.
Pronounce: ex-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from 1832 (in the sense of ability)
of the governor
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
hegemon (Greek #2232)
a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
KJV usage: governor, prince, ruler.
Pronounce: hayg-em-ohn'
Origin: from 2233
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Matt. 22:15• 15{i}Then went the Pharisees and held a council how they might ensnare him in speaking.{/i} (Matt. 22:15)
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Mark 12:13• 13{i}And{/i} they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to catch him in his words. (Mark 12:13)

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Authority,
Governor,
Power,
spies

Cross References

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they watched.
Psa. 37:32‑33•  (Psa. 37:32‑33)
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Psa. 38:12•  (Psa. 38:12)
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Isa. 29:20‑21•  (Isa. 29:20‑21)
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Jer. 11:19•  (Jer. 11:19)
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Jer. 18:18•  (Jer. 18:18)
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Jer. 20:10•  (Jer. 20:10)
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Matt. 22:15,18• 15{i}Then went the Pharisees and held a council how they might ensnare him in speaking.{/i}
 18{i}But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?{/i} (Matt. 22:15,18)
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Mark 12:13,15• 13{i}And{/i} they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians to catch him in his words.
 15Should we give, or should we not give? {i}But he{/i} knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a penny that I may see [it]. (Mark 12:13,15)
feign.
2 Sam. 14:2•  (2 Sam. 14:2)
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1 Kings 14:2‑6•  (1 Kings 14:2‑6)
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Psa. 66:3•  (Psa. 66:3)
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Psa. 81:15•  (Psa. 81:15)
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Psa. 81•  (Psa. 81)
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2 Peter 2:3• 3And in covetousness with feigned words, they shall make merchandise of you: for whom judgment from of old is not idle, and their perdition slumbereth not. (2 Peter 2:3)
they might deliver.
Matt. 27:2• 2{i}And having bound him they led him away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.{/i} (Matt. 27:2)
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John 18:28‑32• 28They led then Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium; and it was early; and they entered not into the Praetorium that they might not be defiled but eat the Passover.
 29Pilate then went out unto them, and saith, What accusation do ye bring against this man?
 30They answered and said to him, If this [man] were not an evil-doer, we should not have delivered him up to thee.
 31Pilate therefore said to them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews said to him, It is not allowed to us to put anyone to death;
 32that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled which he said signifying by what death he should die. (John 18:28‑32)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And having watched him, they sent out suborned persons, pretending to be just men, that theyd might take hold of him in his language, so that they might deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. the "suborned persons." see ver. 26.

W. Kelly Translation

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And having watched [him] they sent suborned persons pretending to be righteous that they might lay hold of his language so as to deliver him to the power and the authority of the governora .

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "ruling power."