KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Luke 11:54
One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.
Luke 11:54
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION
Add surrounding context
Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?
Ask a Local Pastor
Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.
DEFINED WORDS
Luke 11:54
Putting, placing, setting down, applying, assigning, or imputing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
To fasten upon words or speech in order to ensnare or accuse.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
An unspecified or undetermined thing, matter, act, or amount.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Power or strength; also an auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To charge with a fault or offence; to allege guilt or blame against.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
Choose how far to extend the reference list.
From verse 54
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study13¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study15¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study2And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.
See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.