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Luke 1:37–38

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Luke 1:37

37For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Luke 1:38

38And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:37

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

impossible

Not possible; incapable of being done, occurring, or being true under the conditions stated.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 1:38

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

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

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

departed

To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.

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

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From verse 37

  1. Matthew 19:26
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  2. Jeremiah 32:27
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  3. Mark 10:27
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  4. Jeremiah 32:17
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  5. Luke 18:27
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From verse 38

  1. Romans 4:20–21
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  2. Psalms 119:38
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  3. Psalms 116:16
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  4. 2 Samuel 7:25–29
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