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Matt. 24:24 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
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
r there shall arise
egeiro (Greek #1453)
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence)
KJV usage: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
Pronounce: eg-i'-ro
Origin: probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties)
false Christs
pseudochristos (Greek #5580)
a spurious Messiah
KJV usage: false Christ.
Pronounce: psyoo-dokh'-ris-tos
Origin: from 5571 and 5547
, 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
false prophets
pseudoprophetes (Greek #5578)
a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor
KJV usage: false prophet.
Pronounce: psyoo-dop-rof-ay'-tace
Origin: from 5571 and 4396
, 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
t shall show
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
signs
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
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
wonders
teras (Greek #5059)
a prodigy or omen
KJV usage: wonder.
Pronounce: ter'-as
Origin: of uncertain affinity
; insomuch that
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
u it were possible
dunatos (Greek #1415)
powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
KJV usage: able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
Pronounce: doo-nat-os'
Origin: from 1410
, they shall deceive
planao (Greek #4105)
to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
KJV usage: go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way.
Pronounce: plan-ah'-o
Origin: from 4106
the
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
very
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
elect
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
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Matt. 24:5,11• 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
 11and many false prophets shall arise, and shall mislead many. (Matt. 24:5,11)
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2 Thess. 2:9‑11• 9whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood,
 10and in all deceit of unrighteousness for those that perish, because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved.
 11And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error that they should believe falsehood, (2 Thess. 2:9‑11)
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Rev. 13:13• 13And he doeth great signs, so that even fire he maketh come down out of the heaven unto the earth before men; (Rev. 13:13)
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John 10:28‑29• 28and I give them life eternal, and they shall in no wise ever perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand.
 29My Father who hath given me [them] is greater than all; and no one is able to seize out of the hand of my Father. (John 10:28‑29)

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Matt. 24:5,11• 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
 11and many false prophets shall arise, and shall mislead many. (Matt. 24:5,11)
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2 Peter 2:1‑3• 1But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall be also false teachers among you, such as shall bring in by-the-bye sects of perdition, denying even the Sovereign Master that bought them, bringing on themselves swift perdition;
 2and many shall follow their dissolutenesses; because of whom the way of the truth shall be blasphemed.
 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 2:1‑3)
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2 Peter 3:17• 17Ye therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, be on your guard lest, led away along with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. (2 Peter 3:17)
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Deut. 13:1•  (Deut. 13:1)
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2 Thess. 2:9‑11• 9whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood,
 10and in all deceit of unrighteousness for those that perish, because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved.
 11And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error that they should believe falsehood, (2 Thess. 2:9‑11)
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Rev. 13:13‑14• 13And he doeth great signs, so that even fire he maketh come down out of the heaven unto the earth before men;
 14and he deceiveth those that dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to do before the beast, saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, who hath the wound of the sword and lived. (Rev. 13:13‑14)
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Rev. 19:20• 20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought the signs before him, with which he deceived those that had received the mark of the beast and those that worshipped his image: they two were cast alive into the lake of fire that burneth with brimstone. (Rev. 19:20)
insomuch.
John 6:37,39• 37All that the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out.
 39And this is the will of him who sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. (John 6:37,39)
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John 10:28‑30• 28and I give them life eternal, and they shall in no wise ever perish, and no one shall seize them out of my hand.
 29My Father who hath given me [them] is greater than all; and no one is able to seize out of the hand of my Father.
 30I and the Father are one. (John 10:28‑30)
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Rom. 8:28‑39• 28But we do know that all things work together for good to those that love God, to those that are called according to purpose.
 29For whom he foreknew, he also predetermined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he should be first-born among many brethren.
 30But whom he predetermined, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, and whom he justified, them also he glorified.
 31What then shall we say to these things? If God [be] for us, who against us?
 32He at least that spared not his own Son but gave him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely grant us all things?
 33Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth:
 34who is he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather risen too, who is also at [the] right hand of God, who also pleadeth for us:
 35who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
 36according as it is written, “For thy sake are we being put to death all the day long, we have been reckoned as sheep of slaughter.”
 37But in all these things we more than overcome by him that loved us.
 38For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
 39nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God that [is] in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 8:28‑39)
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2 Tim. 2:19• 19Nevertheless the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, [The] Lord knoweth those that are his; and, Let everyone that nameth the name of [the] Lord depart from unrighteousness. (2 Tim. 2:19)
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1 Peter 1:5• 5that are being guarded by God's power through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in a last season. (1 Peter 1:5)
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1 John 5:18• 18We know that everyone that is begotten of God sinneth not, but the begotten of God keepeth himself, and the wicked one toucheth him not. (1 John 5:18)
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Rev. 12:9‑11• 9And the great dragon was cast {i}out{/i}, the ancient serpent, that is called {i}the{/i} Devil and Satan, that deceiveth the whole habitable {i}world{/i}: he was cast into the earth, and his angels were cast with him.
 10And I heard a loud voice in the heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast {i}out{/i} that accused them before our God day and night.
 11And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life unto death. (Rev. 12:9‑11)
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Rev. 13:7‑8,14• 7And it was given him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them; and there was given him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.
 8And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, of whom the name is not written in the book of life of the Lamb that was slain, from {i}the{/i} world's foundation.
 14and he deceiveth those that dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to do before the beast, saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, who hath the wound of the sword and lived. (Rev. 13:7‑8,14)
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Mark 13:22• 22for false Christs and false prophets shall arise, and give signs and wonders {i}to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.{/i} (Mark 13:22)
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Acts 20:16• 16For Paul determined to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. (Acts 20:16)
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Rom. 12:18• 18if possible, on your part be at peace with all men; (Rom. 12:18)
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Gal. 4:15• 15What then was your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your eyes, ye would have given them to me. (Gal. 4:15)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possibleg, even the elect.

JND Translation Notes

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"If possible" gives the purpose of the deceivers; "if it were possible" would be the judgment of the writer. It seems to me simpler to take it as in text. It still implies "it is not possible."

W. Kelly Translation

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for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.