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Luke 12:45–46

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Luke 12:45

45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;

Luke 12:46

46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 12:45

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heart

The bodily organ; more often in Scripture, the inward person—the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character—according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

delayeth

Delays: puts off, defers, or lingers before doing what is expected.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

begin

To have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

beat

To strike repeatedly; to lay on repeated blows, with a stick, with the hand or fist, or with any instrument, and for any cause, just or unjust, or for punishment.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

menservants

Male servants or attendants; another plural form of manservant.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

maidens

Unmarried young women or female attendants.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eat

To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

drunken

Intoxicated with strong drink; overcome or affected as by intoxication, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 12:46

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

looketh

To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

aware

Knowing, conscious, or apprised of something; having notice or perception of it.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

appoint

To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

portion

A part, share, or allotment; as a verb, to divide or allot shares.

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

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From verse 45

  1. Matthew 24:48–50
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  2. Ezekiel 34:8
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  3. Jeremiah 20:2
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  4. Revelation 18:7–8
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  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:7
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From verse 46

  1. Luke 12:40
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  2. Revelation 16:15
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  3. Matthew 24:51
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  4. Psalms 11:5
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  5. Luke 12:19–20
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