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Luke 12:56–57

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Luke 12:56

56Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Luke 12:57

57Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 12:56

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hypocrites

Persons who pretend to virtue or godliness while concealing contrary character or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

discern

To see or understand the difference; to make distinction.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

sky

The aerial region which surrounds the earth; the apparent arch or vault of heaven, which in a clear day is of a blue color.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 12:57

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Yea

Yes; truly; an expression of affirmation or emphasis.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

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

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From verse 56

  1. Matthew 16:3
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  2. Matthew 24:32–33
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  3. Matthew 11:25
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  4. 1 Chronicles 12:32
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  5. Luke 19:42–44
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From verse 57

  1. John 7:24
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  2. Deuteronomy 32:29
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  3. 1 Corinthians 11:14
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  4. Acts 13:26–38
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  5. Acts 2:40
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