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Luke 13:15–17

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The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
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From verse 15

  1. Luke 14:5Rank 1 from verse 15
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    5And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

  2. John 7:21–24Rank 2 from verse 15
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    21Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.

    22Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

    23If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?

    24Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

  3. Acts 13:9–10Rank 3 from verse 15
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    9Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

    10And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

  4. Luke 6:42Rank 4 from verse 15
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    42Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.

  5. Acts 8:20–23Rank 5 from verse 15
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    20But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

    21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

    22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

    23For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

  6. Isaiah 29:20Rank 6 from verse 15
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    20For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

  7. Job 34:30Rank 7 from verse 15
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    30That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

  8. Luke 12:1Rank 8 from verse 15
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    1IN the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

  9. Matthew 15:14Rank 9 from verse 15
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    14Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

  10. Matthew 15:7Rank 10 from verse 15
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    7Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

  11. Matthew 23:13Rank 11 from verse 15
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    13¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

  12. Matthew 23:28Rank 12 from verse 15
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    28Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

  13. Matthew 7:5Rank 13 from verse 15
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    5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

  14. Proverbs 11:9Rank 14 from verse 15
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    9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

From verse 16

  1. Mark 2:27Rank 1 from verse 16
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    27And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

  2. Luke 19:9Rank 2 from verse 16
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    9And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

  3. Luke 3:8Rank 3 from verse 16
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    8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

  4. 2 Timothy 2:26Rank 4 from verse 16
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    26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

  5. Acts 13:26Rank 5 from verse 16
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    26Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

  6. John 8:44Rank 6 from verse 16
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    44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

  7. Luke 13:11–12Rank 7 from verse 16
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    11¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

    12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

  8. Matthew 4:10Rank 8 from verse 16
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    10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

  9. Romans 4:12–16Rank 9 from verse 16
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    12And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.

    13For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

    14For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

    15Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

    16Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

  10. Luke 16:24Rank 10 from verse 16
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    24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

From verse 17

  1. 1 Peter 3:16Rank 1 from verse 17
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    16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

  2. Psalms 132:18Rank 2 from verse 17
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    18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

  3. 2 Timothy 3:9Rank 3 from verse 17
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    9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

  4. Acts 3:9–11Rank 4 from verse 17
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    9And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

    10And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

    11And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

  5. Acts 4:21Rank 5 from verse 17
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    21So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  6. Exodus 15:11Rank 6 from verse 17
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    11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  7. Isaiah 4:2Rank 7 from verse 17
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    2In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

  8. Isaiah 45:24Rank 8 from verse 17
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    24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

  9. John 12:17–18Rank 9 from verse 17
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    17The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

    18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

  10. Luke 14:6Rank 10 from verse 17
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    6And they could not answer him again to these things.

  11. Luke 18:43Rank 11 from verse 17
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    43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

  12. Luke 19:37–40Rank 12 from verse 17
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    37And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

    38Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

    39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

    40And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

  13. Luke 19:48Rank 13 from verse 17
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    48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

  14. Luke 20:40Rank 14 from verse 17
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    40And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

  15. Psalms 109:29Rank 15 from verse 17
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    29Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.

  16. Psalms 111:3Rank 16 from verse 17
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    3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

  17. Psalms 40:14Rank 17 from verse 17
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    14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

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Luke 13:15

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

loose

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1. To unbind, untie, detach, release, set free, relax, open, or end a restraint. 2. Unbound or free from restraint.

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stall

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A place or division of a stable where cattle or other animals are kept and fed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lead

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Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.

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watering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of water, meaning to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Luke 13:16

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Abraham

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The patriarch formerly named Abram, whom God appointed to be a father of many nations.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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Satan

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The adversary; the devil who opposes God and accuses or tempts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

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bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

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lo

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An exclamation meaning look, see, behold, observe, or take notice, used to call immediate attention to what follows.

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loosed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of loose, meaning to unbind, untie, detach, release, set free, relax, open, or end a restraint.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

bond

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Sense 1: A binding tie or obligation. Sense 2: The condition of servitude or captivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sabbath

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An appointed holy rest or cessation from ordinary labour; especially the seventh-day rest, or a sabbatical rest for the land.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Luke 13:17

COMBINED MEANING

ashamed

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1. Brought to shame, dishonour, confusion, or disappointed expectation. 2. Feeling or showing shame or embarrassment because of conduct, condition, or exposure. 3. Unwilling or reluctant to own, acknowledge, associate with, or do something because of shame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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13:11¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

13:12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

13:13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

13:14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

13:15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

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13:16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

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13:17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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