LUKE 13:9

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And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

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Luke 13:9 Translation & Meaning

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And if κἂν And (or even) if if
it μὲν Properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.) it
bear ποιήσῃ To make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) bear
fruit, καρπὸν Fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit
well: (No Greek definition. English implied.)
and δὲ But, and, etc and
if εἰ If, whether, that, etc if
not, μήγε, (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether not
then (No Greek definition. English implied.)
after that μέλλον· To intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation) after that
thou shalt cut down. ἐκκόψεις To exscind; figuratively, to frustrate cut down
it αὐτήν The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons it

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  • 7  Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

  • 8  And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

  • 9  And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

  • 10  And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

  • 11  And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.




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