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The Year of Jubilee speaks of the Kingdom. Freedom will be given, and the Land
will be restored. But better still, the deaf will hear and the lame will walk. That
was prefigured in the work of Christ, but was lost again when those recipients of
the miracles died. It's something very real to look forward to.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
The importance of property staying in the family line is seen in this chapter. This is flagrantly disregarded by Ahab & Jezebel in the matter of Naboth's vineyard 1Kin 21
Wendy Johnsen [Nanaimo, BC, Canada] Comment added in 2006 Reply to Wendy
8-12. After seven sabbatical years, the fiftieth year was to be proclaimed on the day of atonement by means of trumpet blasts throughout the land. It was a sacred year in which the slave population was emancipated, and people returned to their family holdings. This jubilee (11) year probably took its name from the blowing of the ram's horn (yobel) which proclaimed its beginning - see notes by other brethren. The term was of ancient origin, whatever its meaning, since in Josh 6:6,8 it needed the additional word sopar ('ram's horn') to explain its meaning. Like the sabbatical year, the jubilee was to be holy to Yahweh, and the land had to remain idle.
Carl Hinton [Bedford (United Kingdom)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Carl
An emphasis upon humanitarianism and social justice is a pronounced feature of the legislation in this chapter, and it should be noted that the tenor of the laws pursued a middle course between the extremes of unrestricted capitalism and rampant communism. The absolute rights of the individual to his personal freedom and his ancestral holdings are written into law so that they are guaranteed, a situation which is underlined by the injunction to the Israelites that they should love their neighbours as themselves. Brotherly love could be expressed most directly in the concern for the impoverished, a tradition which was maintained by the members of the early Ecclesia (cp Acts 4:34-35; 2Cor 9:1-2; Phil 4:15 etc.), who supported the needy and indigent as an expression of Christ's law of love (Gal 6:2).
Carl Hinton [Bedford (United Kingdom)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Carl
Leviticus 25:1-4,18-22 Israelites were to sow seed and tend their vines in faith for six years (v.3). Every 7thyear was to be “a Sabbath of rest” for the land and for the vines (v.4). If the Israelites asked the question, ‘What shall we eat?’ (v.20). Blessings from the LORD provided for them. In the 6th year the LORD would bless them with a huge crop yield that would be sufficient to sustain them for 3 years (v.21). This blessing would sustain them through to the 8th year when seed was sown again and into the 9th year when until the new harvest was ready.
This was conditional on the Israelites obeying statutes and judgements of the LORD God (v.18-19). When Jesus was tempted he picks up this theme “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4).
Jesus also reminds us,“Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” (Matthew 6:31-34)
Peter Moore [Erith, UK] Comment added in 2020 Reply to Peter
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1. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872> in mount <2022> Sinai <5514>, saying <559>(8800),
2. Speak <1696>(8761) unto the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, and say <559>(8804) unto them, When ye come <935>(8799) into the land <776> which I give <5414>(8802) you, then shall the land <776> keep <7673>(8804) a sabbath <7676> unto the LORD <3068>.
3. Six <8337> years <8141> thou shalt sow <2232>(8799) thy field <7704>, and six <8337> years <8141> thou shalt prune <2168>(8799) thy vineyard <3754>, and gather <622>(8804) in the fruit <8393> thereof;
4. But in the seventh <7637> year <8141> shall be a sabbath <7676> of rest <7677> unto the land <776>, a sabbath <7676> for the LORD <3068>: thou shalt neither sow <2232>(8799) thy field <7704>, nor prune <2168>(8799) thy vineyard <3754>.
5. That which groweth of its own accord <5599> of thy harvest <7105> thou shalt not reap <7114>(8799), neither gather <1219>(8799) the grapes <6025> of thy vine undressed <5139>: for it is a year <8141> of rest <7677> unto the land <776>.
6. And the sabbath <7676> of the land <776> shall be meat <402> for you; for thee, and for thy servant <5650>, and for thy maid <519>, and for thy hired servant <7916>, and for thy stranger <8453> that sojourneth <1481>(8802) with thee,
7. And for thy cattle <929>, and for the beast <2416> that are in thy land <776>, shall all the increase <8393> thereof be meat <398>(8800).
8. And thou shalt number <5608>(8804) seven <7651> sabbaths <7676> of years <8141> unto thee, seven <7651> times <6471> seven <7651> years <8141>; and the space <3117> of the seven <7651> sabbaths <7676> of years <8141> shall be unto thee forty <705> and nine <8672> years <8141>.
9. Then shalt thou cause the trumpet <7782> of the jubile <8643> to sound <5674>(8689) on the tenth <6218> day of the seventh <7637> month <2320>, in the day <3117> of atonement <3725> shall ye make the trumpet <7782> sound <5674>(8686) throughout all your land <776>.
10. And ye shall hallow <6942>(8765) the fiftieth <2572> <8141> year <8141>, and proclaim <7121>(8804) liberty <1865> throughout all the land <776> unto all the inhabitants <3427>(8802) thereof: it shall be a jubile <3104> unto you; and ye shall return <7725>(8804) every man <376> unto his possession <272>, and ye shall return <7725>(8799) every man <376> unto his family <4940>.
11. A jubile <3104> shall that fiftieth <2572> <8141> year <8141> be unto you: ye shall not sow <2232>(8799), neither reap <7114>(8799) that which groweth <5599> of itself in it, nor gather <1219>(8799) the grapes in it of thy vine undressed <5139>.
12. For it is the jubile <3104>; it shall be holy <6944> unto you: ye shall eat <398>(8799) the increase <8393> thereof out of the field <7704>.
13. In the year <8141> of this jubile <3104> ye shall return <7725>(8799) every man <376> unto his possession <272>.
14. And if thou sell <4376>(8799) ought <4465> unto thy neighbour <5997>, or buyest <7069>(8800) ought of thy neighbour's <5997> hand <3027>, ye shall not oppress <3238>(8686) one <376> another <251>:
15. According to the number <4557> of years <8141> after <310> the jubile <3104> thou shalt buy <7069>(8799) of thy neighbour <5997>, and according unto the number <4557> of years <8141> of the fruits <8393> he shall sell <4376>(8799) unto thee:
16. According <6310> to the multitude <7230> of years <8141> thou shalt increase <7235>(8686) the price <4736> thereof, and according <6310> to the fewness <4591>(8800) of years <8141> thou shalt diminish <4591>(8686) the price <4736> of it: for according to the number <4557> of the years of the fruits <8393> doth he sell <4376>(8802) unto thee.
17. Ye shall not therefore oppress <3238>(8686) one <376> another <5997>; but thou shalt fear <3372>(8804) thy God <430>: for I am the LORD <3068> your God <430>.
18. Wherefore ye shall do <6213>(8804) my statutes <2708>, and keep <8104>(8799) my judgments <4941>, and do <6213>(8804) them; and ye shall dwell <3427>(8804) in the land <776> in safety <983>.
19. And the land <776> shall yield <5414>(8804) her fruit <6529>, and ye shall eat <398>(8804) your fill <7648>, and dwell <3427>(8804) therein in safety <983>.
20. And if ye shall say <559>(8799), What shall we eat <398>(8799) the seventh <7637> year <8141>? behold, we shall not sow <2232>(8799), nor gather <622>(8799) in our increase <8393>:
21. Then I will command <6680>(8765) my blessing <1293> upon you in the sixth <8345> year <8141>, and it shall bring forth <6213>(8804) fruit <8393> for three <7969> years <8141>.
22. And ye shall sow <2232>(8804) the eighth <8066> year <8141>, and eat <398>(8804) yet of old <3465> fruit <8393> until the ninth <8671> year <8141>; until her fruits <8393> come in <935>(8800) ye shall eat <398>(8799) of the old <3465> store.
23. The land <776> shall not be sold <4376>(8735) for ever <6783>: for the land <776> is mine; for ye are strangers <1616> and sojourners <8453> with me.
24. And in all the land <776> of your possession <272> ye shall grant <5414>(8799) a redemption <1353> for the land <776>.
25. If thy brother <251> be waxen poor <4134>(8799), and hath sold <4376>(8804) away some of his possession <272>, and if any of his kin <7138> come <935>(8804) to redeem <1350>(8802) it, then shall he redeem <1350>(8804) that which his brother <251> sold <4465>.
26. And if the man <376> have none to redeem <1350>(8802) it, and himself <3027> be able <1767> <5381>(8689) to redeem <4672>(8804) <1353> it;
27. Then let him count <2803>(8765) the years <8141> of the sale <4465> thereof, and restore <7725>(8689) the overplus <5736>(8802) unto the man <376> to whom he sold <4376>(8804) it; that he may return <7725>(8804) unto his possession <272>.
28. But if he <3027> be not able <1767> to restore <4672>(8804) <7725>(8687) it to him, then that which is sold <4465> shall remain in the hand <3027> of him that hath bought <7069>(8802) it until the year <8141> of jubile <3104>: and in the jubile <3104> it shall go out <3318>(8804), and he shall return <7725>(8804) unto his possession <272>.
29. And if a man <376> sell <4376>(8799) a dwelling <4186> house <1004> in a walled <2346> city <5892>, then he may redeem <1353> it within a whole <8552>(8800) year <8141> after it is sold <4465>; within a full year <3117> may he redeem <1353> it.
30. And if it be not redeemed <1350>(8735) within the space <4390>(8800) of a full <8549> year <8141>, then the house <1004> that is in the walled <2346> city <5892> shall be established <6965>(8804) for ever <6783> to him that bought <7069>(8802) it throughout his generations <1755>: it shall not go out <3318>(8799) in the jubile <3104>.
31. But the houses <1004> of the villages <2691> which have no wall <2346> round about <5439> them shall be counted <2803>(8735) as the fields <7704> of the country <776>: they may be redeemed <1353>, and they shall go out <3318>(8799) in the jubile <3104>.
32. Notwithstanding the cities <5892> of the Levites <3881>, and the houses <1004> of the cities <5892> of their possession <272>, may the Levites <3881> redeem <1353> at any time <5769>.
33. And if a man purchase <1350>(8799) of the Levites <3881>, then the house <1004> that was sold <4465>, and the city <5892> of his possession <272>, shall go out <3318>(8804) in the year of jubile <3104>: for the houses <1004> of the cities <5892> of the Levites <3881> are their possession <272> among <8432> the children <1121> of Israel <3478>.
34. But the field <7704> of the suburbs <4054> of their cities <5892> may not be sold <4376>(8735); for it is their perpetual <5769> possession <272>.
35. And if thy brother <251> be waxen poor <4134>(8799), and fallen in decay <4131>(8804) with thee <3027>; then thou shalt relieve <2388>(8689) him: yea, though he be a stranger <1616>, or a sojourner <8453>; that he may live <2416> with thee.
36. Take <3947>(8799) thou no usury <5392> of him, or increase <8636>: but fear <3372>(8804) thy God <430>; that thy brother <251> may live <2416> with thee.
37. Thou shalt not give <5414>(8799) him thy money <3701> upon usury <5392>, nor lend <5414>(8799) him thy victuals <400> for increase <4768>.
38. I am the LORD <3068> your God <430>, which brought you forth <3318>(8689) out of the land <776> of Egypt <4714>, to give <5414>(8800) you the land <776> of Canaan <3667>, and to be your God <430>.
39. And if thy brother <251> that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor <4134>(8799), and be sold <4376>(8738) unto thee; thou shalt not compel <5647>(8799) him to serve <5656> as a bondservant <5650>:
40. But as an hired servant <7916>, and as a sojourner <8453>, he shall be with thee, and shall serve <5647>(8799) thee unto the year <8141> of jubile <3104>:
41. And then shall he depart <3318>(8804) from thee, both he and his children <1121> with him, and shall return <7725>(8804) unto his own family <4940>, and unto the possession <272> of his fathers <1> shall he return <7725>(8799).
42. For they are my servants <5650>, which I brought forth <3318>(8689) out of the land <776> of Egypt <4714>: they shall not be sold <4376>(8735) as <4466> bondmen <5650>.
43. Thou shalt not rule <7287>(8799) over him with rigour <6531>; but shalt fear <3372>(8804) thy God <430>.
44. Both thy bondmen <5650>, and thy bondmaids <519>, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen <1471> that are round about <5439> you; of them shall ye buy <7069>(8799) bondmen <5650> and bondmaids <519>.
45. Moreover of the children <1121> of the strangers <8453> that do sojourn <1481>(8802) among you, of them shall ye buy <7069>(8799), and of their families <4940> that are with you, which they begat <3205>(8689) in your land <776>: and they shall be your possession <272>.
46. And ye shall take them as an inheritance <5157>(8694) for your children <1121> after <310> you, to inherit <3423>(8800) them for a possession <272>; they shall be your bondmen <5647>(8799) for ever <5769>: but over your brethren <251> the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, ye shall not rule <7287>(8799) one <376> over another <251> with rigour <6531>.
47. And if a sojourner <1616> or stranger <8453> wax rich <5381>(8686) by thee <3027>, and thy brother <251> that dwelleth by him wax poor <4134>(8802), and sell <4376>(8738) himself unto the stranger <1616> or sojourner <8453> by thee, or to the stock <6133> of the stranger's <1616> family <4940>:
48. After <310> that he is sold <4376>(8738) he may be redeemed again <1353>; one <259> of his brethren <251> may redeem <1350>(8799) him:
49. Either his uncle <1730>, or his uncle's <1730> son <1121>, may redeem <1350>(8799) him, or any that is nigh <7607> of kin <1320> unto him of his family <4940> may redeem <1350>(8799) him; or if he be able <5381>(8689), he may redeem <1350>(8738) himself <3027>.
50. And he shall reckon <2803>(8765) with him that bought <7069>(8802) him from the year <8141> that he was sold <4376>(8736) to him unto the year <8141> of jubile <3104>: and the price <3701> of his sale <4465> shall be according unto the number <4557> of years <8141>, according to the time <3117> of an hired servant <7916> shall it be with him.
51. If there be yet many <7227> years <8141> behind, according <6310> unto them he shall give again <7725>(8686) the price of his redemption <1353> out of the money <3701> that he was bought <4736> for.
52. And if there remain <7604>(8738) but few <4592> years <8141> unto the year <8141> of jubile <3104>, then he shall count <2803>(8765) with him, and according <6310> unto his years <8141> shall he give him again <7725>(8686) the price of his redemption <1353>.
53. And as a yearly <8141> <8141> hired servant <7916> shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule <7287>(8799) with rigour <6531> over him in thy sight <5869>.
54. And if he be not redeemed <1350>(8735) in these years, then he shall go out <3318>(8804) in the year <8141> of jubile <3104>, both he, and his children <1121> with him.
55. For unto me the children <1121> of Israel <3478> are servants <5650>; they are my servants <5650> whom I brought forth <3318>(8689) out of the land <776> of Egypt <4714>: I am the LORD <3068> your God <430>.
Notes that are not verse specific
The refrain is repeated so many times that we are almost embarrassed by it in its spoken form. Choruses are quite different when they are sung however. Many songs (especially modern ones) repeat the same words over and over and we find that quite acceptable, so let us overcome this feeling and dwell instead on the wonder and the mercy of our God by whose grace we are saved. It is the very act of praising, as is seen throughout this Psalm, that brings us to realise in humility the great act God has done for us in giving his Son that we might have access to His salvation by grace, for his mercy endureth for ever.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
Psalm 135 Israel's God is compared with heathen gods and is seen as preeminent and praiseworthy.
Psalm 136 In this unusual song the first part of each verse was sung by one group ( or soloist ) and was answered by a choir singing "for His mercy endureth for ever" ( see Ezra 3:11)
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
GIVE THANKS
When Paul wrote to Timothy he said that in the last days people would be ungrateful and without love (2Tim 3:2-3). When we look at the people in the world around us, we can see that this is quite true. Blessings are poured out on mankind by God but it is all taken for granted and no-one even breathes a word of thanks. Since we live in the world, it is inevitable that the ungrateful, unthankful attitude will rub off on us to some extent - and I think it has.
In examining my own life I can see that I also have begun to expect and anticipate the blessings God gives, to take them for granted and to forget to give thanks.
Psalm 136 is a wake up call to giving thanks and love to God. It is jam packed full of reasons to give thanks and love to God, the most predominant of them being, "his love endures for ever," which is repeated 26 times, once in every verse of this Psalm. Some of the other reasons may seem to be dated or only apply to Israel, yet there is no doubt that the events the Psalmist encourages us to give thanks for have had a profound effect on the faith of any of us who have taken the time to think about them. We have also experienced similar miracles and seen the work of God and his mighty power at work in our lives, so we should give thanks for them.
So let us break out of the mould of ingratitude we have found ourselves in and give thanks!
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Robert
Back in Psa 130:3,4 we noted what a life-saver forgiveness is. Now today, in Psa 130, we are constantly reminded in every verse how great the blessing of mercy is. God’s mercy is for ever. We couldn’t live without it.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to David
Both Psalms 135 and 136 are thumbnail reminders of the greatness of Yahweh in the experience of Israel.
It is good to recapitulate the events of scripture for our learning, for building faith, and for generating hope (Rom 15:4).
In Psalm 136 each verse ends with: for his mercy endureth forever (KJV). It is good to be constantly reminded of Our Heavenly Father’s mercy. Without it we could never succeed. Let us, therefore generate a strong attitude of gratitude (Psa 100:4; Col 3:15).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Michael
Psa 136
“O GIVE thanks unto the LORD (Yahweh); for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”
Whatever may be said of Shakespeare, he understood the meaning of mercy. He wrote in The Merchant of Venice, “The quality of mercy is not strained. It falleth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed. It blesses him who gives and him who takes” (cf. Matt 5:7; James 2:13).
“Mercy” is the Hebrew word checed, # <2617>, and is a monumental theme in Scripture. Mercy is also translated as “good deed,” “kindness,” “lovingkindness,” “compassion,” and “pity.” It is first mentioned in Gen 19:16, “... the LORD being merciful unto him...” and is in reference to Lot and his family being led out of Sodom by two angels before its destruction.
The Biblical meaning of mercy is about being spared from danger, trouble, harm, or judgment (cf. Psa 4:1; 6:2; 9:13; 1Tim 1:12-13; Titus 3:5; Jude 1:21). It is the compassionate treatment of those who are in distress (cf. Luke 10:25-37). Grace is occasionally closely coupled with mercy (cf. Gen 19:19); grace being unmerited favour and mercy, the withholding of judgment (cf. James 2:13).
The prophet Isaiah tells us how we may obtain mercy. He writes in Isa 55:6-7, “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and {then} he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”
In Luke 1:50, Scripture teaches us that “his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.” Fear is # <5399>, phobeo from # <5401> phobos. .. “to be put in fear, be afraid...” Are we afraid of the consequences of our sins? Are we afraid of the penalty for not obeying the commandments of God (cf. Ecc 12:13-14)? If we have the attitude that repeated sin is OK because God will forgive us, then we are expressing a desire, and not a lack of contrition, which leads to repentance.
Each of the 26 verses in this Psalm reveals the incomparable aspects of God's kindness. Mercy is one of the reasons we have hope (Psa 31:9-19; Psa 130:7; Psa 147:11). We may not neglect it, take it for granted, or be ungrateful about it because ultimately God chooses the recipients of His mercy (Exo 33:19; Rom 9:15-18; 1Tim 1:12-16), and has revealed on what basis He will do so (cf. Isa 66:2).
Valerie Mello [in isolation, TN, USA] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Valerie
1. Psalm 136 is a song of deliverance and is sometimes referred to as "the great Hallel" in distinction to Psalms 113-118 which were known as "the Hallel". They were sung in connection with the Feasts of the Lord.
2. the refrain of Psalm 136 "for his mercy endureth for ever" - a refrain that includes the future kingdom age.
Charles Link, Jr. [Moorestown, (NJ, USA)] Comment added in 2012 Reply to Charles
FACETS OF THE DIAMOND
Have you ever had to read Psa 136 aloud, and after the fourth repeat of "His love endures forever," wondered how you were going to change the expression for the next twenty two times?
The beautiful thing about the phrase "His love endures forever," are the varieties of meaning it can have depending on the inflection of your voice.
"HIS love endures forever." It's God's love that endures forever. Our own love can fail, but God's love will be constant toward us today and every day of our lives through eternity.
"His LOVE endures forever." It could easily have said His anger or His justice, but no, it is the compassionate love of God, His affection towards us, His mercy and grace, His forgiveness that will endure forever.
"His love ENDURES forever." His love is ongoing. His love is not something that will arrive at some time in the future, and then last forever - it endures now, and will last our whole lives through and beyond.
"His love endures FOREVER." And just how long is that? Think of the longest time you can, and double it, and double it again. There is no end to His love both now and in the future.
It is no wonder there are twenty six repetitions of "His love endures forever" in Psalm 136. We need all those reminders, and more, to begin to see the many facets in the diamond of God's love.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Robert
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1. Praise <1984>(8761) ye the LORD <3050>. Praise <1984>(8761) ye the name <8034> of the LORD <3068>; praise <1984>(8761) him, O ye servants <5650> of the LORD <3068>.
2. Ye that stand <5975>(8802) in the house <1004> of the LORD <3068>, in the courts <2691> of the house <1004> of our God <430>,
3. Praise <1984>(8761) the LORD <3050>; for the LORD <3068> is good <2896>: sing praises <2167>(8761) unto his name <8034>; for it is pleasant <5273>.
4. For the LORD <3050> hath chosen <977>(8804) Jacob <3290> unto himself, and Israel <3478> for his peculiar treasure <5459>.
5. For I know <3045>(8804) that the LORD <3068> is great <1419>, and that our Lord <113> is above all gods <430>.
6. Whatsoever the LORD <3068> pleased <2654>(8804), that did <6213>(8804) he in heaven <8064>, and in earth <776>, in the seas <3220>, and all deep places <8415>.
7. He causeth the vapours <5387> to ascend <5927>(8688) from the ends <7097> of the earth <776>; he maketh <6213>(8804) lightnings <1300> for the rain <4306>; he bringeth <3318>(8688) the wind <7307> out of his treasuries <214>.
8. Who smote <5221>(8689) the firstborn <1060> of Egypt <4714>, both of man <120> and beast <929>.
9. Who sent <7971>(8804) tokens <226> and wonders <4159> into the midst <8432> of thee, O Egypt <4714>, upon Pharaoh <6547>, and upon all his servants <5650>.
10. Who smote <5221>(8689) great <7227> nations <1471>, and slew <2026>(8804) mighty <6099> kings <4428>;
11. Sihon <5511> king <4428> of the Amorites <567>, and Og <5747> king <4428> of Bashan <1316>, and all the kingdoms <4467> of Canaan <3667>:
12. And gave <5414>(8804) their land <776> for an heritage <5159>, an heritage <5159> unto Israel <3478> his people <5971>.
13. Thy name <8034>, O LORD <3068>, endureth for ever <5769>; and thy memorial <2143>, O LORD <3068>, throughout all <1755> generations <1755>.
14. For the LORD <3068> will judge <1777>(8799) his people <5971>, and he will repent <5162>(8691) himself concerning his servants <5650>.
15. The idols <6091> of the heathen <1471> are silver <3701> and gold <2091>, the work <4639> of men's <120> hands <3027>.
16. They have mouths <6310>, but they speak <1696>(8762) not; eyes <5869> have they, but they see <7200>(8799) not;
17. They have ears <241>, but they hear <238>(8686) not; neither is there <3426> any breath <7307> in their mouths <6310>.
18. They that make <6213>(8802) them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth <982>(8802) in them.
19. Bless <1288>(8761) the LORD <3068>, O house <1004> of Israel <3478>: bless <1288>(8761) the LORD <3068>, O house <1004> of Aaron <175>:
20. Bless <1288>(8761) the LORD <3068>, O house <1004> of Levi <3878>: ye that fear <3373> the LORD <3068>, bless <1288>(8761) the LORD <3068>.
21. Blessed <1288>(8803) be the LORD <3068> out of Zion <6726>, which dwelleth <7931>(8802) at Jerusalem <3389>. Praise <1984>(8761) ye the LORD <3050>.
1. O give thanks <3034>(8685) unto the LORD <3068>; for he is good <2896>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
2. O give thanks <3034>(8685) unto the God <430> of gods <430>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
3. O give thanks <3034>(8685) to the Lord <113> of lords <113>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
4. To him who alone doeth <6213>(8802) great <1419> wonders <6381>(8737): for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
5. To him that by wisdom <8394> made <6213>(8802) the heavens <8064>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
6. To him that stretched out <7554>(8802) the earth <776> above the waters <4325>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
7. To him that made <6213>(8802) great <1419> lights <216>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
8. The sun <8121> to rule <4475> by day <3117>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
9. The moon <3394> and stars <3556> to rule <4475> by night <3915>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
10. To him that smote <5221>(8688) Egypt <4714> in their firstborn <1060>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
11. And brought out <3318>(8686) Israel <3478> from among <8432> them: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
12. With a strong <2389> hand <3027>, and with a stretched out <5186>(8803) arm <2220>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
13. To him which divided <1504>(8802) the Red <5488> sea <3220> into parts <1506>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
14. And made Israel <3478> to pass through <5674>(8689) the midst <8432> of it: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
15. But overthrew <5287>(8765) Pharaoh <6547> and his host <2428> in the Red <5488> sea <3220>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
16. To him which led <3212>(8688) his people <5971> through the wilderness <4057>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
17. To him which smote <5221>(8688) great <1419> kings <4428>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
18. And slew <2026>(8799) famous <117> kings <4428>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
19. Sihon <5511> king <4428> of the Amorites <567>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
20. And Og <5747> the king <4428> of Bashan <1316>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
21. And gave <5414>(8804) their land <776> for an heritage <5159>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
22. Even an heritage <5159> unto Israel <3478> his servant <5650>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
23. Who remembered <2142>(8804) us in our low estate <8216>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>:
24. And hath redeemed <6561>(8799) us from our enemies <6862>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
25. Who giveth <5414>(8802) food <3899> to all flesh <1320>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
26. O give thanks <3034>(8685) unto the God <410> of heaven <8064>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
Notes that are not verse specific
Summary Of Luke
9:1-6 12 disciples given power to heal
9:7-9 Herod – who had already killed John Baptist – perplexed about Jesus
9:10 Disciples return and they, with Jesus, go the Bethsaida
9:11-17 Feeding of the 5,000
9:18 Jesus praying alone
9:18-22 Jesus asks disciples “Who am I?” Peter says “The Christ”. Jesus told the disciples he would be killed
9:23-26 You must take up your cross and follow me
9:27 Some of you will see the kingdom of God before your death
9:28-36 About 8 days later the transfiguration
9:37-42 The next days Jesus Miracle 11 Jesus healed the son with the unclean spirit
9:43-45 The multitude amazed. Jesus told the disciple she would be delivered to the hands of men. But the disciples did not understand.
9:46-48 Disciples argue about which of them was to be the greatest
9:49-50 Disciples reproved for commanding those performing miracles to stop
9:51-56 Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem, was not received by some, disciples want to call fire down upon them but are reproved
9:57-42 Some would follow Jesus and are challenged by what Jesus expects of them
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Peter
Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8
The parables of the sower and the tares show some of the prophecies of Jesus, foretells some of the mercies of God, and warns us. These parables are a prophecy of Jesus' ministry and the judgment.
Jesus prophesized that people will hear but not understand, that of the four types of listeners only one will understand, an enemy will sow bad seed after Jesus, the harvest will occur only after the wheat is mature, the angels will be the harvesters, the tares will be destroyed, and the righteous will shine forth as the sun.
Jesus explained some of explicit mercies of God in that God: provided the seed and the sower, sowed the good seed on good and bad soil alike, will defer the harvest until the wheat matures, will provide the angels to perform the harvest and not us, will separate the tares from the wheat, and will provide separate places for the harvested wheat and the tares. Implicitly God's mercies include His: provision of a plan for salvation at the time of creation, provision of a earth with the earth and good environment for the sowing and growing of the wheat, provision of John the Baptist to plow the fields before sowing, and so on.
Jesus warned us to be the good soil so that we hear and understand God's word, that there will be an enemy sowing bad seed, and that we don't want to listen to the bad seed and end up like the tares and be thrown into the fire.
Stephen DeMarco [Honesdale PA in the USA] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Stephen
When it comes to listening its worth looking at Samuel for and example. 1Sam 9:15 Now Yahweh had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came,
The words are better translated Yahweh revealed Samuels ear, it gives the idea of pulling Samuels hair to one side in order to speak in his ear.
It was an intimate friendship where secrets and personal conversation took place.
In 1Sam 8:21 we see that Samuel rehearsed their words in the ears of Yahweh Samuel then also spoke to God, and the idea of rehearsing has some lovely ideas of practising or preparing, it was a two-way conversation between Samuel and his God. And the name Samuel does not simply mean asked of God but rather being in the passive tense means ASKING of God, Samuel was constantly asking of God.
The lord Jesus Christ set the best example of this close friendship Isa 50:4-5
stephen cox [Sedgley UK] Comment added in 2018 Reply to stephen
8:2,3 women who had been healed ... Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager
Here is an unlikely disciple - the wife of Herod's key administrator. Could it be that John the Baptist while in Herod's prison became known to Joanna through Chuza her husband? Joanna may have even gained personal access to John in prison and been thoroughly impressed with the man and his message. She may have had some illness that needed healing (v2) and thus had an extra incentive to seek Jesus out in order to be healed as well as to then receive his message of the kingdom.
We should be careful not to judge who will respond to our preaching - God can call anyone, even aristocrats who are connected to the enemies of the gospel.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
8:4-15 The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower could just as easily be titled the Parable of the Soils. Notice that it is all about our relationship with God
1. Compacted soil: People hear the word of God and dismiss it without really thinking about - religion is for weak-minded people. God is a man-made invention.
2. Rocky soil: Enthusiastic at first but their picture of God is that He would/should insulate the believer from trials that other people experience. They lose their trust in God. It is just too hard especially when you expected it to be more privileged.
3. Thorny soil: Enthusiastic at first but seduced by the time and mind consuming allurements of this life that sap spiritual growth - the relationship with God withers and dies.
4. Good soil: These people realise that a relationship with God requires self-examination and effort - but they see the eternal value of it.
One way of appreciating the relationship aspect of the parable is to tie it to a more obvious relationship - marriage.
1. Compacted soil: People who are not suited to marriage because of their self-centred lives and domineering ways. Marriage for them, if it happens at all, is quickly followed by divorce. They blame the other person.
2. Rocky soil: These are people who hear the "for better" part of their vows but not the "for worse" part. Their fairy tale picture of marriage is overwhelmed by harsh realities such as family illness, death of loved ones, loss of employment, business setbacks, disagreements, and so on. They are disillusioned.
3. Thorny soil: These people crowd out their marriage relationship with chasing careers, money, pleasure or worries. They take their marriage for granted and soon find that they are strangers within their marriages. They may be rich and busy, but live in an empty and tired marriage.
4. Good soil: These people spend time with their spouse even if it means that other pursuits have to be put aside. They deal with trials and make certain that other activities that compete with their time and energy are managed carefully. Their marriage is a priority.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2023 Reply to Bruce
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1. And <2532> it came to pass <1096>(5633) afterward <1722> <2517>, that <2532> he went <1353>(5707) throughout every <2596> city <4172> and <2532> village <2968>, preaching <2784>(5723) and <2532> shewing the glad tidings <2097>(5734) of the kingdom <932> of God <2316>: and <2532> the twelve <1427> were with <4862> him <846>,
2. And <2532> certain <5100> women <1135>, which <3739> had been <2258>(5713) healed <2323>(5772) of <575> evil <4190> spirits <4151> and <2532> infirmities <769>, Mary <3137> called <2564>(5746) Magdalene <3094>, out of <575> whom <3739> went <1831>(5715) seven <2033> devils <1140>,
3. And <2532> Joanna <2489> the wife <1135> of Chuza <5529> Herod's <2264> steward <2012>, and <2532> Susanna <4677>, and <2532> many <4183> others <2087>, which <3748> ministered <1247>(5707) unto him <846> of <575> their <846> substance <5224>(5723).
4. And <1161> when much <4183> people <3793> were gathered together <4896>(5752), and <2532> were come <1975>(5740) to <4314> him <846> out of every <2596> city <4172>, he spake <2036>(5627) by <1223> a parable <3850>:
5. A sower <4687>(5723) went out <1831>(5627) to sow <4687>(5658) his <848> seed <4703>: and <2532> as <1722> he <846> sowed <4687>(5721), some <3739> <3303> fell <4098>(5627) by <3844> the way side <3598>; and <2532> it was trodden down <2662>(5681), and <2532> the fowls <4071> of the air <3772> devoured <2719>(5627) it <846>.
6. And <2532> some <2087> fell <4098>(5627) upon <1909> a rock <4073>; and <2532> as soon as it was sprung up <5453>(5651), it withered away <3583>(5681), because <1223> it lacked <3361> <2192>(5721) moisture <2429>.
7. And <2532> some <2087> fell <4098>(5627) among <1722> <3319> thorns <173>; and <2532> the thorns <173> sprang up with it <4855>(5651), and choked <638>(5656)(5625) <1970>(5656) it <846>.
8. And <2532> other <2087> fell <4098>(5627) on <1909> good <18> ground <1093>, and <2532> sprang up <5453>(5651), and bare <4160>(5656) fruit <2590> an hundredfold <1542>. And when he had said <3004>(5723) these things <5023>, he cried <5455>(5707), He that hath <2192>(5723) ears <3775> to hear <191>(5721), let him hear <191>(5720).
9. And <1161> his <846> disciples <3101> asked <1905>(5707) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), What <5101> might <1498> <0> this <3778> parable <3850> be <1498>(5751)?
10. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627), Unto you <5213> it is given <1325>(5769) to know <1097>(5629) the mysteries <3466> of the kingdom <932> of God <2316>: but <1161> to others <3062> in <1722> parables <3850>; that <2443> seeing <991>(5723) they might <991> <0> not <3361> see <991>(5725), and <2532> hearing <191>(5723) they might <4920> <0> not <3361> understand <4920>(5725).
11. Now <1161> the parable <3850> is <2076>(5748) this <3778>: The seed <4703> is <2076>(5748) the word <3056> of God <2316>.
12. Those <1161> by <3844> the way side <3598> are <1526>(5748) they that hear <191>(5723); then <1534> cometh <2064>(5736) the devil <1228>, and <2532> taketh away <142>(5719) the word <3056> out of <575> their <846> hearts <2588>, lest <3363> they should believe <4100>(5660) and be saved <4982>(5686).
13. <1161> They on <1909> the rock <4073> are they, which <3739>, when <3752> they hear <191>(5661), receive <1209>(5736) the word <3056> with <3326> joy <5479>; and <2532> these <3778> have <2192>(5719) no <3756> root <4491>, which <3739> for <4314> a while <2540> believe <4100>(5719), and <2532> in <1722> time <2540> of temptation <3986> fall away <868>(5736).
14. And <1161> that which fell <4098>(5631) among <1519> thorns <173> are <1526>(5748) they <3778>, which, when they have heard <191>(5660), go forth <4198>(5740), and <2532> are choked <4846>(5743) with <5259> cares <3308> and <2532> riches <4149> and <2532> pleasures <2237> of this life <979>, and <2532> bring <5052> <0> no <3756> fruit to perfection <5052>(5719).
15. But <1161> that on <1722> the good <2570> ground <1093> are <1526>(5748) they <3778>, which <3748> in <1722> an honest <2570> and <2532> good <18> heart <2588>, having heard <191>(5660) the word <3056>, keep <2722>(5719) it, and <2532> bring forth fruit <2592>(5719) with <1722> patience <5281>.
16. <1161> No man <3762>, when he hath lighted <681>(5660) a candle <3088>, covereth <2572>(5719) it <846> with a vessel <4632>, or <2228> putteth <5087>(5719) it under <5270> a bed <2825>; but <235> setteth <2007>(5719) it on <1909> a candlestick <3087>, that <2443> they which enter in <1531>(5740) may see <991>(5725) the light <5457>.
17. For <1063> nothing <3756> is <2076>(5748) secret <2927>, that <3739> shall <1096> <0> not <3756> be made <1096>(5695) manifest <5318>; neither <3761> any thing hid <614>, that <3739> shall <1097> <0> not <3756> be known <1097>(5701) and <2532> come <2064>(5632) abroad <1519> <5318>.
18. Take heed <991>(5720) therefore <3767> how <4459> ye hear <191>(5719): for <1063> whosoever <3739> <302> hath <2192>(5725), to him <846> shall be given <1325>(5701); and <2532> whosoever <3739> <302> hath <2192>(5725) not <3361>, from <575> him <846> shall be taken <142>(5701) even <2532> that which <3739> he seemeth <1380>(5719) to have <2192>(5721).
19. Then <1161> came <3854>(5633) to <4314> him <846> his mother <3384> and <2532> his <846> brethren <80>, and <2532> could <1410>(5711) not <3756> come <4940>(5629) at him <846> for <1223> the press <3793>.
20. And <2532> it was told <518>(5648) him <846> by certain which said <3004>(5723), Thy <4675> mother <3384> and <2532> thy <4675> brethren <80> stand <2476>(5758) without <1854>, desiring <2309>(5723) to see <1492>(5629) thee <4571>.
21. And <1161> he answered <611>(5679) and said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> them <846>, My <3450> mother <3384> and <2532> my <3450> brethren <80> are <1526>(5748) these <3778> which <3588> hear <191>(5723) the word <3056> of God <2316>, and <2532> do <4160>(5723) it <846>.
22. Now <2532> it came to pass <1096>(5633) on <1722> a certain <3391> day <2250>, that <2532> he went <1684>(5627) into <1519> a ship <4143> with <2532> his <846> disciples <3101>: and <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> them <846>, Let us go over <1330>(5632) unto <1519> the other side <4008> of the lake <3041>. And <2532> they launched forth <321>(5681).
23. But <1161> as they sailed <4126>(5723) he fell asleep <879>(5656): and <2532> there came down <2597>(5627) a storm <2978> of wind <417> on <1519> the lake <3041>; and <2532> they were filled <4845>(5712) with water, and <2532> were in jeopardy <2793>(5707).
24. And <1161> they came to him <4334>(5631), and awoke <1326>(5656) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), Master <1988>, master <1988>, we perish <622>(5731). Then <1161> he arose <1453>(5685), and rebuked <2008>(5656) the wind <417> and <2532> the raging <2830> of the water <5204>: and <2532> they ceased <3973>(5668), and <2532> there was <1096>(5633) a calm <1055>.
25. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Where <4226> is <2076>(5748) your <5216> faith <4102>? And <1161> they being afraid <5399>(5679) wondered <2296>(5656), saying <3004>(5723) one to another <4314> <240>, What manner of man <5101> <686> is <2076>(5748) this <3778>! for <3754> he commandeth <2004>(5719) even <2532> the winds <417> and <2532> water <5204>, and <2532> they obey <5219>(5719) him <846>.
26. And <2532> they arrived <2668>(5656) at <1519> the country <5561> of the Gadarenes <1046>, which <3748> is <2076>(5748) over against <495> Galilee <1056>.
27. And <1161> when he went forth <1831>(5631) to <1909> land <1093>, there met <5221>(5656) him <846> out of <1537> the city <4172> a certain <5100> man <435>, which <3739> had <2192>(5707) devils <1140> long <1537> <2425> time <5550>, and <2532> ware <1737>(5710) no <3756> clothes <2440>, neither <2532> <3756> abode <3306>(5707) in <1722> any house <3614>, but <235> in <1722> the tombs <3418>.
28. When <1161> he saw <1492>(5631) Jesus <2424>, he cried out <349>(5660), and <2532> fell down before <4363>(5627) him <846>, and <2532> with a loud <3173> voice <5456> said <2036>(5627), What <5101> have I <1698> to do with <2532> thee <4671>, Jesus <2424>, thou Son <5207> of God <2316> most high <5310>? I beseech <1189>(5736) thee <4675>, torment <928>(5661) me <3165> not <3361>.
29. (For <1063> he had commanded <3853>(5707)(5625) <3853>(5656) the unclean <169> spirit <4151> to come <1831>(5629) out of <575> the man <444>. For <1063> oftentimes <4183> <5550> it had caught <4884>(5715) him <846>: and <2532> he was kept <5442>(5746) bound <1196>(5712) with chains <254> and <2532> in fetters <3976>; and <2532> he brake <1284>(5723) the bands <1199>, and was driven <1643>(5712) of <5259> the devil <1142> into <1519> the wilderness <2048>.)
30. And <1161> Jesus <2424> asked <1905>(5656) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), What <5101> is <2076>(5748) thy <4671> name <3686>? And <1161> he said <2036>(5627), Legion <3003>: because <3754> many <4183> devils <1140> were entered <1525>(5627) into <1519> him <846>.
31. And <2532> they besought <3870>(5707)(5625) <3870>(5707) him <846> that <3363> <0> he would <2004> <0> not <3363> command <2004>(5661) them <846> to go out <565>(5629) into <1519> the deep <12>.
32. And <1161> there was <2258>(5713) there <1563> an herd <34> of many <2425> swine <5519> feeding <1006>(5746) on <1722> the mountain <3735>: and <2532> they besought <3870>(5707) him <846> that <2443> he would suffer <2010>(5661) them <846> to enter <1525>(5629) into <1519> them <1565> <846>. And <2532> he suffered <2010>(5656) them <846>.
33. Then <1161> went <1831>(5631) the devils <1140> out of <575> the man <444>, and entered <1525>(5627) into <1519> the swine <5519>: and <2532> the herd <34> ran <3729>(5656) violently down <2596> a steep <2911> place into <1519> the lake <3041>, and <2532> were choked <638>(5648).
34. When <1161> they that fed <1006>(5723) them saw <1492>(5631) what was done <1096>(5772), they fled <5343>(5627), and <2532> went <565>(5631) and told <518>(5656) it in <1519> the city <4172> and <2532> in <1519> the country <68>.
35. Then <1161> they went out <1831>(5627) to see <1492>(5629) what was done <1096>(5756); and <2532> came <2064>(5627) to <4314> Jesus <2424>, and <2532> found <2147>(5627) the man <444>, out of <575> whom <3739> the devils <1140> were departed <1831>(5715), sitting <2521>(5740) at <3844> the feet <4228> of Jesus <2424>, clothed <2439>(5772), and <2532> in his right mind <4993>(5723): and <2532> they were afraid <5399>(5675).
36. <1161> They also <2532> which saw <1492>(5631) it told <518>(5656) them <846> by what means <4459> he that was possessed of the devils <1139>(5679) was healed <4982>(5681).
37. Then <2532> the whole <537> multitude <4128> of the country <4066> <0> of the Gadarenes <1046> round about <4066> besought <2065>(5656) him <846> to depart <565>(5629) from <575> them <846>; for <3754> they were taken <4912>(5712) with great <3173> fear <5401>: and <1161> he went up <1684>(5631) into <1519> the ship <4143>, and returned back again <5290>(5656).
38. Now <1161> the man <435> out of <575> whom <3739> the devils <1140> were departed <1831>(5715) besought <1189>(5711) him that he might be <1511>(5750) with <4862> him <846>: but <1161> Jesus <2424> sent <630> <0> him <846> away <630>(5656), saying <3004>(5723),
39. Return <5290>(5720) to <1519> thine own <4675> house <3624>, and <2532> shew <1334>(5737) how great things <3745> God <2316> hath done <4160>(5656) unto thee <4671>. And <2532> he went his way <565>(5627), and published <2784>(5723) throughout <2596> the whole <3650> city <4172> how great things <3745> Jesus <2424> had done <4160>(5656) unto him <846>.
40. And <1161> it came to pass <1096>(5633), that, when <1722> Jesus <2424> was returned <5290>(5658), the people <3793> gladly received <588>(5662) him <846>: for <1063> they were <2258>(5713) all <3956> waiting for <4328>(5723) him <846>.
41. And <2532>, behold <2400>(5628), there came <2064>(5627) a man <435> named <3739> <3686> Jairus <2383>, and <2532> he <846> was <5225>(5707) a ruler <758> of the synagogue <4864>: and <2532> he fell down <4098>(5631) at <3844> Jesus <2424>' feet <4228>, and besought <3870>(5707) him <846> that he would come <1525>(5629) into <1519> his <848> house <3624>:
42. For <3754> he had <2258>(5713) one only <3439> daughter <2364>, about <5613> twelve <1427> years of age <2094>, and <2532> she <3778> lay a dying <599>(5707). But <1161> as <1722> he <846> went <5217>(5721) the people <3793> thronged <4846>(5707) him <846>.
43. And <2532> a woman <1135> having <5607>(5752) <1722> an issue <4511> of blood <129> twelve <1427> years <575> <2094>, which <3748> had spent <4321>(5660) all <3650> her living <979> upon <1519> physicians <2395>, neither <3756> could <2480>(5656) be healed <2323>(5683) of <5259> any <3762>,
44. Came <4334>(5631) behind <3693> him, and touched <680>(5662) the border <2899> of his <846> garment <2440>: and <2532> immediately <3916> her <846> issue <4511> of blood <129> stanched <2476>(5627).
45. And <2532> Jesus <2424> said <2036>(5627), Who <5101> touched <680>(5671) me <3450>? When <1161> all <3956> denied <720>(5740), Peter <4074> and <2532> they that were with <3326> him <846> said <2036>(5627), Master <1988>, the multitude <3793> throng <4912>(5719) thee <4571> and <2532> press <598>(5719) thee, and <2532> sayest <3004>(5719) thou, Who <5101> touched <680>(5671) me <3450>?
46. And <1161> Jesus <2424> said <2036>(5627), Somebody <5100> hath touched <680>(5662) me <3450>: for <1063> I <1473> perceive <1097>(5627) that virtue <1411> is gone <1831>(5631) out of <575> me <1700>.
47. And <1161> when the woman <1135> saw <1492>(5631) that <3754> she was <2990> <0> not <3756> hid <2990>(5627), she came <2064>(5627) trembling <5141>(5723), and <2532> falling down before <4363>(5631) him <846>, she declared <518>(5656) unto him <846> before <1799> all <3956> the people <2992> for <1223> what <3739> cause <156> she had touched <680>(5662) him <846>, and <2532> how <5613> she was healed <2390>(5681) immediately <3916>.
48. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto her <846>, Daughter <2364>, be of good comfort <2293>(5720): thy <4675> faith <4102> hath made <4982> <0> thee <4571> whole <4982>(5758); go <4198>(5737) in <1519> peace <1515>.
49. While he <846> yet <2089> spake <2980>(5723), there cometh <2064>(5736) one <5100> from <3844> the ruler of the synagogue's <752> house, saying <3004>(5723) to him <846>, <3754> Thy <4675> daughter <2364> is dead <2348>(5758); trouble <4660>(5720) not <3361> the Master <1320>.
50. But <1161> when Jesus <2424> heard <191>(5660) it, he answered <611>(5662) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), Fear <5399>(5732)(5737) not <3361>: believe <4100>(5720) only <3440>, and <2532> she shall be made whole <4982>(5701).
51. And <1161> when he came <1525>(5631) into <1519> the house <3614>, he suffered <863>(5656) no <3756> man <3762> to go in <1525>(5629), save <1508> Peter <4074>, and <2532> James <2385>, and <2532> John <2491>, and <2532> the father <3962> and <2532> the mother <3384> of the maiden <3816>.
52. And <1161> all <3956> wept <2799>(5707), and <2532> bewailed <2875>(5710) her <846>: but <1161> he said <2036>(5627), Weep <2799>(5720) not <3361>; she is <599> <0> not <3756> dead <599>(5627), but <235> sleepeth <2518>(5719).
53. And <2532> they laughed <2606> <0> him <846> to scorn <2606>(5707), knowing <1492>(5761) that <3754> she was dead <599>(5627).
54. And <1161> he put <1544>(5631) them all <3956> out <1854>, and <2532> took <2902>(5660) her <846> by the hand <5495>, and called <5455>(5656), saying <3004>(5723), Maid <3816>, arise <1453>(5728).
55. And <2532> her <846> spirit <4151> came again <1994>(5656), and <2532> she arose <450>(5627) straightway <3916>: and <2532> he commanded <1299>(5656) to give <1325>(5683) her <846> meat <5315>(5629).
56. And <2532> her <846> parents <1118> were astonished <1839>(5627): but <1161> he charged <3853>(5656) them <846> that they should tell <2036>(5629) no man <3367> what was done <1096>(5756).