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Luke 21:28–33

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And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
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From verse 28

  1. Romans 8:23Rank 1 from verse 28
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    23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

  2. Isaiah 60:1–2Rank 2 from verse 28
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    1ARISE, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

    2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

  3. Ephesians 4:30Rank 3 from verse 28
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    30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

  4. Isaiah 12:1–3Rank 4 from verse 28
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    1AND in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

    2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

    3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

  5. Romans 8:19Rank 5 from verse 28
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    19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

  6. Luke 18:7Rank 6 from verse 28
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    7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

  7. Psalms 98:5–9Rank 7 from verse 28
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    5Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

    6With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King.

    7Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

    8Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together

    9Before the Lord; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

  8. Ephesians 1:14Rank 8 from verse 28
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    14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

  9. Isaiah 25:8–9Rank 9 from verse 28
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    8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

    9¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

From verse 29

  1. Mark 13:28–30Rank 1 from verse 29
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    28Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

    29So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

    30Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

  2. Matthew 24:32–35Rank 2 from verse 29
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    32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

    33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

    34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

    35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

From verse 30

  1. Luke 12:57Rank 1 from verse 30
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    57Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

From verse 31

  1. James 5:9Rank 1 from verse 31
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    9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

  2. Hebrews 10:37Rank 2 from verse 31
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    37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

  3. 1 Peter 4:7Rank 3 from verse 31
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    7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

  4. Luke 12:51–57Rank 4 from verse 31
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    51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

    52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

    53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

    54¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

    55And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

    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?

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

  5. Matthew 16:1–4Rank 5 from verse 31
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    1THE Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

    2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

    3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

    4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

  6. Matthew 3:2Rank 6 from verse 31
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    2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

From verse 32

  1. Mark 13:30Rank 1 from verse 32
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    30Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

  2. Matthew 24:34Rank 2 from verse 32
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    34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

  3. Matthew 23:36Rank 3 from verse 32
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    36Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

  4. Matthew 16:28Rank 4 from verse 32
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    28Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

  5. Luke 11:50–51Rank 5 from verse 32
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    50That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

    51From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.

From verse 33

  1. Isaiah 40:8Rank 1 from verse 33
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    8The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

  2. Mark 13:31Rank 2 from verse 33
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    31Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

  3. Matthew 24:35Rank 3 from verse 33
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    35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

  4. Isaiah 51:6Rank 4 from verse 33
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    6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

  5. Psalms 102:26Rank 5 from verse 33
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    26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:

  6. Matthew 5:18Rank 6 from verse 33
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    18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

  7. 1 Peter 1:25Rank 7 from verse 33
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    25But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

  8. 2 Peter 3:7–14Rank 8 from verse 33
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    7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

    8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

    9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

    10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

    11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

    12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

    13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

    14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

  9. Revelation 20:11Rank 9 from verse 33
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    11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 21:28

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

look

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Sense 1: To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed. Sense 2: An appearance, countenance, expression, or aspect.

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

COMBINED MEANING

lift

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Sense 1: To raise, bear up, or elevate physically. Sense 2: To direct upward or raise in expression, as the eyes, hands, voice, soul, prayer, or countenance. Sense 3: To exalt, restore, strengthen, or raise in condition or honour. Sense 4: To raise or wield against, as a hand, tool, weapon, or standard. Sense 5: In lift from off, to remove or take away.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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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

COMBINED MEANING

redemption

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Sense 1: The act or right of buying back, recovering, or releasing a person or possession, commonly by a price. Sense 2: Deliverance from bondage, sin, transgression, death, or another stated evil; in Christ, through his blood and by means of death.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

nigh

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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 21:29

COMBINED MEANING

spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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parable

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A figurative saying, comparison, or narrative that sets one matter beside another to convey meaning.

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behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 21:30

COMBINED MEANING

shoot

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To send out; to push forth. To push out; to emit; to dart; to thrust forth.

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forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

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

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

summer

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Sense 1: The warm season of the year. Sense 2: Fruit ripening or gathered in that season, or a dwelling used in it. Sense 3: As a verb, to pass that season in a place.

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

COMBINED MEANING

nigh

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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 21:31

COMBINED MEANING

likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

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

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

nigh

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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 21:32

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

till

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Sense 1: To cultivate, plough, dress, and work soil for crops. Sense 2: As a time or limit word, until, up to, or as far as the stated point, condition, or event.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fulfilled

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Filled up, completed, accomplished, performed, satisfied, expired, or brought fully to the appointed result, measure, time, or realization.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 21:33

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

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

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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21:25¶ And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

21:26Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

21:27And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

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21:29And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

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21:30When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

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21:31So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

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21:32Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

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21:33Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

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