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John 5:18–21

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John 5:18

18Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.

John 5:19

19Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.

John 5:20

20For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.

John 5:21

21For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 5:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Jews

Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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equal

The same or comparable in measure, value, standing, or likeness.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 5:19

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answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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seeth

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

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

soever

Ever or at all; no matter who, which, what, where, or how many within the expression's stated scope.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

John 5:20

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loveth

Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

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works

Acts, deeds, labours, or things produced; also acts or operates.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 5:21

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dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

quickeneth

To give life to, make alive, or revive.

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

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From verse 18

  1. John 10:30
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  2. John 10:33
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  3. John 19:7
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  4. John 8:58
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  5. John 14:23
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From verse 19

  1. John 12:49
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  2. John 8:28
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  3. John 14:10
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  4. John 10:18
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  5. John 5:28–30
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From verse 20

  1. John 3:35
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  2. Matthew 3:17
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  3. Proverbs 8:22–31
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  4. 2 Peter 1:17
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  5. John 15:15
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From verse 21

  1. Romans 8:11
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  2. Deuteronomy 32:39
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  3. John 11:25
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  4. Acts 26:8
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  5. Luke 7:14–15
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