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Matthew 9

Matt. 9:38 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Pray ye
deomai (Greek #1189)
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
KJV usage: beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: deh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 1210
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
of the harvest
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
therismos (Greek #2326)
reaping, i.e. the crop
KJV usage: harvest.
Pronounce: ther-is-mos'
Origin: from 2325
, that
hopos (Greek #3704)
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
KJV usage: because, how, (so) that, to, when.
Pronounce: hop'-oce
Origin: from 3739 and 4459
he will send forth
ekballo (Greek #1544)
to eject (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expel, leave, pluck (pull, take, thrust) out, put forth (out), send away (forth, out).
Pronounce: ek-bal'-lo
Origin: from 1537 and 906
i laborers
ergates (Greek #2040)
a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
KJV usage: labourer, worker(-men).
Pronounce: er-gat'-ace
Origin: from 2041
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
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)
harvest
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
therismos (Greek #2326)
reaping, i.e. the crop
KJV usage: harvest.
Pronounce: ther-is-mos'
Origin: from 2325
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Psa. 68:11• 11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. (Psa. 68:11)

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Pray.
Luke 6:12‑13• 12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
 13And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; (Luke 6:12‑13)
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Acts 13:2• 2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. (Acts 13:2)
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2 Thess. 3:1• 1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: (2 Thess. 3:1)
the Lord.
Matt. 10:1‑3• 1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
 2Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
 3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus; (Matt. 10:1‑3)
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John 20:21• 21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:21)
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Eph. 4:11• 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; (Eph. 4:11)
that.
Psa. 68:11,18• 11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
 18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. (Psa. 68:11,18)
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Jer. 3:15• 15And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. (Jer. 3:15)
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Mic. 5:7• 7And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. (Mic. 5:7)
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Luke 10:1‑2• 1After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
 2Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:1‑2)
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Acts 8:4• 4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. (Acts 8:4)
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1 Cor. 12:28• 28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:28)

J. N. Darby Translation

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supplicate therefore the Lord of the harvest, thatc he send forth workmen unto his harvest.

JND Translation Notes

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See Note, ch. 8.34.

W. Kelly Translation

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supplicate therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth workmen unto his harvest.

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.)