KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
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“And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:”
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| KJV Verse | Original Greek | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Greek word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “And” | καὶ | And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words | And |
| “commanded” | παρήγγειλεν | To transmit a message, i.e., (by implication) to enjoin | commanded |
| “them” | αὐτοῖς | 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 | them |
| “that” | ἵνα | In order that (denoting the purpose or the result) | that |
| “they should take” | αἴρωσιν | To lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e., weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H5375) to expiate sin | should take |
| “nothing” | μηδὲν | Not even one (man, woman, thing) | nothing |
| “for” | εἰς | To or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases | for |
| “their” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “journey,” | ὁδὸν | A road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means | journey |
| “save” | εἰ | If, whether, that, etc | save |
| “a staff” | ῥάβδον | A stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty) | staff |
| “only;” | μόνον | Merely | only |
| “no” | μὴ | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | no |
| “scrip,” | πήραν | A wallet or leather pouch for food | scrip |
| “no” | μὴ | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | no |
| “bread,” | ἄρτον | Bread (as raised) or a loaf | bread |
| “no” | μὴ | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | no |
| “money” | χαλκόν | Copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it) | money |
| “in” | εἰς | To or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases | in |
| “their” | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | ||
| “purse:” | ζώνην | A belt; by implication, a pocket | purse |
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6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
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