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Luke 13:16–17

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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?

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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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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18¶ Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

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