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John 12:20–24

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John 12:20

20¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

John 12:21

21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

John 12:22

22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

John 12:23

23¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

John 12:24

24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 12:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

certain

Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

feast

A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration; as a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

telleth

To speak, relate, count, declare, inform, or make known.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tell

To speak, relate, count, declare, inform, or make known.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Except

To exclude or leave out; also to object or make an exception.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wheat

A grain-bearing plant and its seed, commonly ground into flour for bread.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fall

To descend, drop, or lose an upright position; to come upon, attack, happen, decline, fail, or be overthrown; as a noun, descent, ruin, or overthrow, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

much

A great quantity or degree; abundant in amount.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fruit

The produce of a plant; offspring; or the result and effect of conduct, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 20

  1. John 7:35
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  2. Acts 17:4
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  3. Isaiah 11:10
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  4. 1 Kings 8:41–43
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  5. Acts 8:27
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From verse 21

  1. Matthew 2:2
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  2. Luke 19:2–4
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  3. John 14:8–9
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  4. John 6:40
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  5. John 1:36–39
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From verse 22

  1. John 1:40–41
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  2. Luke 9:49–50
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  3. Mark 10:13–14
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  4. John 6:8
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  5. Matthew 10:5
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From verse 23

  1. John 13:31–32
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  2. John 17:1–5
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  3. Mark 14:41
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  4. 1 Peter 2:9–10
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  5. Isaiah 49:5–6
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From verse 24

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:36–38
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  2. Isaiah 53:10–12
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  3. Hebrews 2:9–10
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  4. John 12:32–33
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  5. Psalms 72:16
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