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Luke 6:45 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Al good
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
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
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)
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
treasure
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
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)
heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
bringeth forth
prophero (Greek #4393)
to bear forward, i.e. produce
KJV usage: bring forth.
Pronounce: prof-er'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 5342
that which is good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
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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
an evil
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
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)
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the evil
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
treasure
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
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)
heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
bringeth forth
prophero (Greek #4393)
to bear forward, i.e. produce
KJV usage: bring forth.
Pronounce: prof-er'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 5342
that which is evil
poneros (Greek #4190)
hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from 2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from 4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners
KJV usage: bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also 4191.
Pronounce: pon-ay-ros'
Origin: from a derivative of 4192
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the abundance
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
perisseuma (Greek #4051)
a surplus, or superabundance
KJV usage: abundance, that was left, over and above.
Pronounce: per-is'-syoo-mah
Origin: from 4052
of the heart
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
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
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)
mouth
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
stoma (Greek #4750)
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
KJV usage: edge, face, mouth.
Pronounce: stom'-a
Origin: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of 5114
speaketh
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
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Matt. 12:35• 35The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things. (Matt. 12:35)

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Psa. 37:30‑31• 30The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;
 31the law of his God is in his heart; his goings shall not slide. (Psa. 37:30‑31)
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Psa. 40:8‑10• 8To do thy good pleasure, my God, is my delight, and thy law is within my heart.
 9I have published righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not withheld my lips, Jehovah, *thou* knowest.
 10I have not hidden thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation. (Psa. 40:8‑10)
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Psa. 71:15‑18• 15My mouth shall declare thy righteousness, and thy salvation all the day: for I know not the numbers thereof.
 16I will go in the might of the Lord Jehovah; I will recall thy righteousness, thine alone.
 17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I proclaimed thy marvellous works:
 18Now also, when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not, until I have proclaimed thine arm unto this generation, thy might to every one that is to come. (Psa. 71:15‑18)
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Prov. 10:20‑21• 20The tongue of the righteous man is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
 21The lips of a righteous man feed many; but fools die for want of understanding. (Prov. 10:20‑21)
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Prov. 12:18• 18There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health. (Prov. 12:18)
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Prov. 15:23• 23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it! (Prov. 15:23)
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Prov. 22:17‑18• 17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
 18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee: they shall be together fitted on thy lips. (Prov. 22:17‑18)
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Matt. 12:35• 35The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things. (Matt. 12:35)
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John 7:38• 38He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (John 7:38)
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Eph. 4:29• 29Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it. (Eph. 4:29)
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Eph. 5:3‑4,19• 3But fornication and all uncleanness or unbridled lust, let it not be even named among you, as it becomes saints;
 4and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.
 19speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting with your heart to the Lord; (Eph. 5:3‑4,19)
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Col. 4:6• 6Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one. (Col. 4:6)
treasure.
2 Cor. 4:6‑7• 6Because it is the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
 7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us: (2 Cor. 4:6‑7)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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Heb. 8:10• 10Because this is the covenant that I will covenant to the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: Giving my laws into their mind, I will write them also upon their hearts; and I will be to them for God, and *they* shall be to me for people. (Heb. 8:10)
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Psa. 12:2‑4• 2They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: with flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak.
 3Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud things,
 4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail, our lips are our own: who is lord over us? (Psa. 12:2‑4)
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Psa. 41:6‑7• 6And if one come to see me, he speaketh falsehood; his heart gathereth wickedness to itself: he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
 7All that hate me whisper together against me; against me do they devise my hurt. (Psa. 41:6‑7)
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Psa. 52:2‑4• 2Thy tongue deviseth mischievous things, like a sharp razor, practising deceit.
 3Thou hast loved evil rather than good, lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
 4Thou hast loved all devouring words, O deceitful tongue! (Psa. 52:2‑4)
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Psa. 59:7,12• 7Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips: for who say they doth hear?
 12Because of the sin of their mouth, the word of their lips, let them even be taken in their pride; and because of cursing and lying which they speak. (Psa. 59:7,12)
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Psa. 64:3‑8• 3Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word;
 4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
 5They encourage themselves in an evil matter, they concert to hide snares; they say, Who will see them?
 6They devise iniquities: We have it ready, the plan is diligently sought out. And each one's inward thought and heart is deep.
 7But God will shoot an arrow at them: suddenly are they wounded;
 8By their own tongue they are made to fall over one another: all that see them shall flee away. (Psa. 64:3‑8)
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Psa. 140:5• 5The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way-side; they have set traps for me. Selah. (Psa. 140:5)
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Jer. 9:2‑5• 2Oh that I had in the wilderness a traveller's lodging-place, that I might leave my people, and go away from them! For they are all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.
 3And they bend their tongue, their bow of falsehood, and not for fidelity are they valiant in the land; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith Jehovah.
 4Take ye heed every one of his friend, and confide not in any brother; for every brother only supplanteth, and every friend goeth about with slander.
 5And they act deceitfully every one with his neighbour, and speak not the truth: they teach their tongue to speak falsehood, they weary themselves with perverse dealing. (Jer. 9:2‑5)
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Acts 5:3• 3But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldest lie to the Holy Spirit, and put aside for thyself a part of the price of the estate? (Acts 5:3)
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Acts 8:19‑23• 19saying, Give to me also this power, in order that on whomsoever I may lay hands he may receive the Holy Spirit.
 20And Peter said to him, Thy money go with thee to destruction, because thou hast thought that the gift of God can be obtained by money.
 21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not upright before God.
 22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and supplicate the Lord, if indeed the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;
 23for I see thee to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness. (Acts 8:19‑23)
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Rom. 3:13‑14• 13their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; asps' poison is under their lips:
 14whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; (Rom. 3:13‑14)
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James 3:5‑8• 5Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a wood it kindles!
 6and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.
 7For every species both of beasts and of birds, both of creeping things and of sea animals, is tamed and has been tamed by the human species;
 8but the tongue can no one among men tame; it is an unsettled evil, full of death-bringing poison. (James 3:5‑8)
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Jude 15• 15to execute judgment against all; and to convict all the ungodly of them of all their works of ungodliness, which they have wrought ungodlily, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. (Jude 15)
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Matt. 12:34‑37• 34Offspring of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being wicked? For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
 35The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.
 36But I say unto you, that every idle word which men shall say, they shall render an account of it in judgment-day:
 37for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. (Matt. 12:34‑37)
• The Christian bears the fruit of the nature of Christ. Also, it is the heart itself and real practical obedience that are in question. (“Luke 6” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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The good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, brings forth good; and the wicked man out of the wicked, brings forth what is wicked: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

W. Kelly Translation

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The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good; and the wicked [man] out of the wickeda bringeth forth that which is wicked: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

WK Translation Notes

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Some MSS. include "treasure of his heart," others omit.