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Luke 13:21–23

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Luke 13:21

21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Luke 13:22

22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

Luke 13:23

23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 13:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

leaven

Fermented dough used to make other dough rise; figuratively, a spreading influence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hid

Concealed, covered, kept secret, or placed out of sight.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

three

The number following two and preceding four.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

measures

Standards, vessels, or amounts used in measuring; also determines, allots, or proportions.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

meal

Edible grain ground into fine particles; flour or meal used for food or offerings.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

till

Until a stated time or event; also to cultivate the ground.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whole

Entire, complete, or undivided; also sound or restored to health, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 13:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

villages

Small settlements or groups of houses, smaller than towns or cities.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

toward

In the direction of; in relation to; approaching; or inclined and ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 13:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

few

Not many; small in number.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

saved

Preserved or delivered from danger, injury, destruction, or loss; rescued, spared, or kept alive.

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

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From verse 21

  1. Matthew 13:33
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  2. 1 Corinthians 5:6
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24
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  4. James 1:21
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  5. John 15:2
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From verse 22

  1. Luke 9:51
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  2. Matthew 9:35
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  3. Mark 10:32–34
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  4. Luke 4:43–44
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  5. Acts 10:38
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From verse 23

  1. Matthew 7:14
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  2. Matthew 22:14
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  3. John 21:21–22
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  4. Luke 12:13–15
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  5. Matthew 20:16
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