Luke 1:4–5
That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
That thou mightest know the certainetie of those things wherein thou hast bene instructed.
¶ THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
¶ There was in the dayes of Herode the king of Iudea, a certaine Priest, named Zacharias, of the course of Abia, and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
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From verse 4
- John 20:31Rank 1 from verse 4
- Acts 18:25Rank 2 from verse 4
25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord, and being feruent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing onely the baptisme of Iohn.
- 1 Corinthians 14:19Rank 3 from verse 4
19Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
19Yet in the Church I had rather speake fiue words with my vnderstanding, that by my voyce I might teach others also, then ten thousand words in an vnknowen tongue.
- Galatians 6:6Rank 4 from verse 4
- 2 Peter 1:15–16Rank 5 from verse 4
15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
15Moreouer, I will endeuour, that you may bee able after my decease, to haue these things alwayes in remembrance.
16For wee haue not followed cunningly deuised fables, when wee made knowen vnto you the power and comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, but were eye witnesses of his Maiestie.
- Romans 2:18Rank 6 from verse 4
From verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 24:10Rank 1 from verse 5
- Matthew 2:1Rank 2 from verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 24:19Rank 3 from verse 5
19These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the Lord, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.
19These were the orderings of them in their seruice to come into the house of the LORD according to their maner, vnder Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.
- Nehemiah 12:17Rank 4 from verse 5
- Nehemiah 12:4Rank 5 from verse 5
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Luke 1:4
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Sure truth, fixed fact, definite knowledge, or freedom from doubt.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
In what or which place, thing, time, state, action, respect, or matter.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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instructed
Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.
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Luke 1:5
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.
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Sense 1: An appointed order, rotation, division, or turn of service. Sense 2: A path, direction, progress, sequence, or manner in which something proceeds.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
3It seemed good to me also, hauing had perfect vnderstanding of things from the very first, to write vnto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
4That thou mightest know the certainetie of those things wherein thou hast bene instructed.
Selected passage5¶ THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
5¶ There was in the dayes of Herode the king of Iudea, a certaine Priest, named Zacharias, of the course of Abia, and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Selected passage6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the Commandements and ordinances of the Lord, blamelesse.