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Luke 23:26–38

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Luke 23:26

26And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

Luke 23:27

27¶ And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

Luke 23:28

28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

Luke 23:29

29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.

Luke 23:30

30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.

Luke 23:31

31For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

Luke 23:32

32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

Luke 23:33

33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Luke 23:34

34¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Luke 23:35

35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

Luke 23:36

36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

Luke 23:37

37And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

Luke 23:38

38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

led

Guided, conducted, directed, or went before.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hold

To grasp, keep, possess, restrain, maintain, regard, or account, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:27

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

company

A group of persons associated or gathered together; fellowship or companionship.

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

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 23:28

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · 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

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

never

Not ever; not at any time; in no case or degree.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bare

Uncovered or naked; also carried, endured, or produced, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suck

Milk drawn from the breast by the mouth.

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

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Luke 23:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

begin

To have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Fall

To descend, drop, or lose an upright position; to come upon, attack, happen, decline, fail, or be overthrown; as a noun, descent, ruin, or overthrow, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

green

Having the color of living vegetation; fresh, flourishing, or not dried.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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done

Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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Luke 23:32

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

led

Guided, conducted, directed, or went before.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:33

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

place

A location, position, room, occasion, office, or passage, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Calvary

Calvary, the place called the place of a skull where Jesus was crucified.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

crucified

To put to death by fastening to a cross; in Hebrews 6: 6, to treat the Son of God as crucified afresh and expose him to open shame.

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

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

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:34

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

forgive

To pardon an offence, remit a debt, or release from the penalty or resentment connected with it.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

parted

Separated; divided; severed.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lots

Objects or methods used to decide allotments; the portions, shares, fates, or decisions so assigned; as a verb, allots.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:35

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

beholding

Fixing the eyes upon; looking on; seeing.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

rulers

Persons who govern, direct, or exercise authority.

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

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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

others

Other persons or things; those distinct from the ones already named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chosen

Selected, preferred, or appointed from among others.

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 23:36

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

offering

Something presented or given, especially a gift or sacrifice brought before God; also the act of presenting it.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

vinegar

A sour acidic drink or liquid, sometimes specified as made from wine or strong drink.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 23:37

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Jews

Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.

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

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Luke 23:38

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Greek

A Greek person or one belonging to the Greek-speaking world; also the Greek language.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

JEWS

Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.

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

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From verse 26

  1. Matthew 27:32–44
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  2. Mark 15:21–32
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  3. Acts 13:1
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  4. Acts 2:10
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  5. Acts 6:6
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From verse 27

  1. Luke 8:52
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  2. Luke 8:2
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  3. Mark 15:40
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  4. Luke 23:55
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  5. Matthew 27:55
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From verse 28

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4
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  2. Song of Solomon 1:5
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  3. Song of Solomon 2:7
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  4. Song of Solomon 3:10
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  5. Song of Solomon 3:5
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From verse 29

  1. Matthew 24:19
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  2. Luke 21:23–24
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  3. Mark 13:17–19
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  4. Hosea 9:12–16
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  5. Hosea 13:16
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  1. Revelation 6:16
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  2. Hosea 10:8
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  3. Isaiah 2:19
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  4. Revelation 9:6
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From verse 31

  1. 1 Peter 4:17–18
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  2. John 15:6
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  3. Proverbs 11:31
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  4. Ezekiel 20:47–48
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  5. Ezekiel 15:2–7
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From verse 32

  1. Mark 15:27
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  2. Isaiah 53:12
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  3. Matthew 27:38
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  4. John 19:18
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  5. Hebrews 12:2
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From verse 33

  1. Mark 15:22–23
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  2. John 19:17–18
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  3. Zechariah 12:10
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  4. 1 Peter 2:24
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  5. Deuteronomy 21:23
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  1. Matthew 5:44
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  2. Acts 7:60
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  3. 1 Peter 3:9
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  4. 1 Peter 2:20–23
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  5. Luke 6:27–28
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From verse 35

  1. Psalms 22:17
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  4. Mark 15:29–32
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  5. Matthew 12:18
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From verse 36

  1. Psalms 69:21
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  2. Matthew 27:48
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  4. Matthew 27:34
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  5. John 19:28–30
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From verse 38

  1. Mark 15:26
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  2. Matthew 27:37
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  3. John 19:19–22
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  4. Luke 23:3
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