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Matthew 3

Matt. 3:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Whose
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
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
fan
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
ptuon (Greek #4425)
a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle)
KJV usage: fan.
Pronounce: ptoo'-on
Origin: from 4429
is 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)
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)
hand
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
cheir (Greek #5495)
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
KJV usage: hand.
Pronounce: khire
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5494 in the sense of its congener the base of 5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping)
, 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
he will throughly purge
diakatharizo (Greek #1245)
to cleanse perfectly, i.e. (specially) winnow
KJV usage: thoroughly purge.
Pronounce: dee-ak-ath-ar-id'-zo
Origin: from 1223 and 2511
f 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)
floor
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
halon (Greek #257)
a threshing-floor (as rolled hard), i.e. (figuratively) the grain (and chaff, as just threshed)
KJV usage: floor.
Pronounce: hal'-ohn
Origin: probably from the base of 1507
, 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
gather
sunago (Greek #4863)
to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
KJV usage: + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
Pronounce: soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 71
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)
wheat
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
sitos (Greek #4621)
grain, especially wheat
KJV usage: corn, wheat.
Pronounce: see'-tos
Origin: σῖτα (see'-tah) of uncertain derivation
into
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 garner
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
apotheke (Greek #596)
a repository, i.e. granary
KJV usage: barn, garner.
Pronounce: ap-oth-ay'-kay
Origin: from 659
; but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he will burn up
katakaio (Greek #2618)
to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly
KJV usage: burn (up, utterly).
Pronounce: kat-ak-ah'-ee-o
Origin: from 2596 and 2545
the chaff
achuron (Greek #892)
chaff (as diffusive)
KJV usage: chaff.
Pronounce: akh'-oo-ron
Origin: perhaps remotely from χέω (to shed forth)
i with unquenchable
asbestos (Greek #762)
not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual
KJV usage: not to be quenched, unquenchable.
Pronounce: as'-bes-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 4570
fire
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
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f
Mal. 3:2‑3•  (Mal. 3:2‑3)
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Psa. 1:4•  (Psa. 1:4)
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Mal. 4:1•  (Mal. 4:1)
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Mark 9:44• 44[where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched]. (Mark 9:44)

More on:

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chaff,
Fan; Fanner,
Fire,
Garner,
Wheat,
Winnow

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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fan.
Isa. 30:24•  (Isa. 30:24)
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Isa. 41:16•  (Isa. 41:16)
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Jer. 4:11•  (Jer. 4:11)
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Jer. 15:7•  (Jer. 15:7)
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Jer. 51:2•  (Jer. 51:2)
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Luke 3:17• 17whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. (Luke 3:17)
he will throughly.
Matt. 13:41,49‑50• 41{i}The Son of man shall send his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all offences, and those that practice lawlessness;{/i}
 49Thus shall it be in the consummation of the age: the angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from amidst the righteous,
 50and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping, and the gnashing of teeth. (Matt. 13:41,49‑50)
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Mal. 3:2‑3•  (Mal. 3:2‑3)
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Mal. 4:1•  (Mal. 4:1)
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John 15:2• 2Every branch in me not bearing fruit, he taketh it away; and every one that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:2)
and gather.
Matt. 13:30,43• 30{i}Suffer both to grow together unto the harvest, and in time of the harvest I will say to the harvestmen, Gather first the darnel, and bind it into bundles to burn it; but the wheat bring together into my granary.{/i}
 43{i}Then the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears, let him hear.{/i} (Matt. 13:30,43)
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Amos 9:9•  (Amos 9:9)
but.
Job 21:18•  (Job 21:18)
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Psa. 1:4•  (Psa. 1:4)
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Psa. 35:5•  (Psa. 35:5)
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Isa. 5:24•  (Isa. 5:24)
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Isa. 17:13•  (Isa. 17:13)
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Hos. 13:3•  (Hos. 13:3)
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Mal. 4:1•  (Mal. 4:1)
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Luke 3:17• 17whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. (Luke 3:17)
with.
Isa. 1:31•  (Isa. 1:31)
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Isa. 66:24•  (Isa. 66:24)
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Jer. 7:20•  (Jer. 7:20)
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Jer. 17:27•  (Jer. 17:27)
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Ezek. 20:47‑48•  (Ezek. 20:47‑48)
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Mark 9:43‑48• 43And if thy hand ensnare thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having the two hands to go away into hell, into the fire unquenchable
 44[where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched].
 45And if thy foot ensnare thee, cut it off; it is better for thee to enter into life lame, than having the two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire unquenchable
 46[where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched].
 47And if thine eye ensnare thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire:
 48where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (Mark 9:43‑48)
• There is a difference between the axe and the fan. "Already" (ede) the axe was at the root of the useless trees, but the good ones, it might be supposed, would be left there. But when the Lord came, He would thoroughly purge His floor. The floor was dealt with, so to speak, the wheat gathered into a garner of His own, and the chaff burned with unquenchable fire. It cleared the floor, and disposed otherwise of its contents. (“Notes on Matthew 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he shall thoroughly purge his threshing-floor, and shall gather his wheat into the garner, but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

W. Kelly Translation

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whose winnowing fan [is] in his hand, and he shall thoroughly purge his threshing-floor, and shall gather his wheat into the garner, but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)