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Luke 17:12–22

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Luke 17:12

12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

Luke 17:13

13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Luke 17:14

14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Luke 17:15

15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

Luke 17:16

16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17:17

17And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

Luke 17:18

18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

Luke 17:19

19And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

Luke 17:20

20¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

Luke 17:21

21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Luke 17:22

22And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

certain

Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lepers

Persons afflicted with the condition called leprosy in the KJV.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:13

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)

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Master

One who has authority, ownership, command, or superior skill; also a teacher or head of a household.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mercy

Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:14

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)

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shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

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priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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cleansed

Made clean or pure; freed from filth, defilement, guilt, disease, or ceremonial uncleanness, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:15

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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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

healed

Restored to a sound state.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

turned

Moved in a circle; changed.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

back

The rear part; a position or direction behind; or a return to a former place or condition, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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thanks

To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Samaritan

A person of Samaria; in the passages, a Samaritan or one identified with Samaria.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:17

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answering

Replying or responding; in the phrase “answering again,” contradicting or speaking back.

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

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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

cleansed

Made clean or pure; freed from filth, defilement, guilt, disease, or ceremonial uncleanness, according to context.

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

nine

The number composed of eight and one; or the number less by a unit than ten; three times three.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

found

Discovered, obtained, or encountered; or established upon a foundation, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

give

To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:19

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

Arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

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

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 17:20

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

demanded

Called for; claimed; challenged as due; requested; required; interrogated.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Pharisees

Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

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

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

observation

The act of seeing, noticing, watching, or examining; also observance or performance of what is prescribed.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

here

In this place, at this point, or in the present circumstance.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 17:22

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

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

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

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

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

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From verse 12

  1. Leviticus 13:45–46
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  2. Luke 5:12
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  3. 2 Kings 7:3
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  4. Luke 18:13
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  5. 2 Chronicles 26:20–21
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From verse 13

  1. Matthew 15:22
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  2. Matthew 9:27
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  3. Matthew 20:30–31
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  4. Luke 18:38–39
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  5. Mark 9:22
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From verse 14

  1. Leviticus 13:1–46
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  2. Luke 5:14
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  3. 2 Kings 5:14
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  4. Matthew 3:15
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  5. John 11:10
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From verse 15

  1. Psalms 30:11–12
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  2. Psalms 103:1–4
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  3. Isaiah 38:19–22
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  4. Luke 17:17–18
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  5. Psalms 118:18–19
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From verse 16

  1. Acts 8:5–25
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  2. Matthew 10:5
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  3. Revelation 19:10
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  4. Luke 10:32–35
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  5. Luke 9:52–56
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From verse 17

  1. Romans 1:21
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  2. Psalms 106:13
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  3. Genesis 3:9
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  4. John 8:7–10
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From verse 18

  1. Psalms 50:23
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  2. Matthew 15:24–28
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  3. Psalms 106:13
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  4. Revelation 14:7
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  5. Isaiah 42:12
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From verse 19

  1. Mark 5:34
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  2. Luke 7:50
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  3. Mark 10:52
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  4. Matthew 9:22
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  5. Luke 18:42
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From verse 20

  1. John 18:36
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  2. Luke 16:16
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  3. Luke 19:11
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  4. Daniel 2:44
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  5. Acts 1:6–7
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From verse 21

  1. Matthew 12:28
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  2. Romans 14:17
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  3. Mark 13:21
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  4. Colossians 1:27
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  5. Luke 10:9–11
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From verse 22

  1. Luke 5:35
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  2. Matthew 9:15
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  3. John 13:33
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  4. John 16:16–22
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  5. John 16:5–7
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