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Luke 22:1–4

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Luke 22:1

1NOW the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

Luke 22:2

2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

Luke 22:3

3¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Luke 22:4

4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 22:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

feast

A large or special meal, often connected with an appointed celebration; as a verb, to eat or entertain at such a meal.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

called

Named, summoned, invited, proclaimed, or addressed, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 22:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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

scribes

Writers or clerks; among the Jews, persons learned in and teaching the law.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 22:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Satan

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

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

number

A count or quantity; also to count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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

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Luke 22:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

communed

To converse; to talk together familiarly; to impart sentiments mutually, in private or familiar discourse; followed by with before the person.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

betray

To deliver the person named into enemies' hands by treachery, in breach of trust.

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

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From verse 1

  1. Exodus 12:6–23
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  2. Leviticus 23:5–6
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  3. John 11:55–57
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  4. Mark 14:1–2
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  5. Matthew 26:2–5
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From verse 2

  1. John 11:47–53
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  2. John 11:57
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  3. Luke 19:47–48
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  4. Luke 20:19
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  5. Matthew 12:14
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From verse 3

  1. John 13:2
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  2. Mark 14:10–11
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  3. John 13:18
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  4. John 13:26–27
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  5. Psalms 55:12–14
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From verse 4

  1. Acts 4:1
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  2. Acts 5:24
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  3. Acts 5:26
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  4. Luke 22:52
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  5. Mark 14:10–11
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