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John 5:7–9

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John 5:7

7The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

John 5:8

8Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

John 5:9

9And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 5:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

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

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Sir

A respectful form of address to a man or male superior.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

troubled

Disturbed, distressed, afflicted, agitated, or perplexed; the past form of trouble.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 5:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Rise

To get up, ascend, appear, increase, begin, or come forth from rest or death.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 5:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whole

Entire, complete, or undivided; also sound or restored to health, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bed

A place for rest or sleep; also the marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

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

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From verse 7

  1. Psalms 72:12
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  2. 1 Corinthians 9:24
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  3. Deuteronomy 32:36
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  4. Psalms 142:4
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  5. 2 Corinthians 1:8–10
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From verse 8

  1. Luke 5:24
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  2. Matthew 9:6
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  3. Mark 2:11
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  4. Acts 9:34
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From verse 9

  1. Acts 3:7–8
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  2. John 9:14
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  3. Mark 3:2–4
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  4. Luke 13:10–16
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  5. Mark 1:31
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