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Luke 24:50–53

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¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
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From verse 50

  1. Acts 1:12Rank 1 from verse 50
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    12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.

  2. Genesis 49:28Rank 2 from verse 50
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    28¶ All these are the twelve tribes of Israel: and this is it that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them.

  3. Mark 11:1Rank 3 from verse 50
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    1AND when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

  4. Matthew 21:17Rank 4 from verse 50
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    17¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.

  5. Numbers 6:23–27Rank 5 from verse 50
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    23Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

    24The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

    25The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

    26The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

    27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

From verse 51

  1. Acts 1:9Rank 1 from verse 51
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    9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

  2. 2 Kings 2:11Rank 2 from verse 51
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    11And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

  3. John 20:17Rank 3 from verse 51
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    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

  4. Mark 16:19Rank 4 from verse 51
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    19¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

  5. Ephesians 4:8–10Rank 5 from verse 51
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    8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

    9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

    10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

From verse 52

  1. Matthew 28:9Rank 1 from verse 52
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    9¶ And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

  2. 1 Peter 1:8Rank 2 from verse 52
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    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  3. John 16:22Rank 3 from verse 52
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    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  4. John 20:28Rank 4 from verse 52
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    28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

  5. Psalms 30:11Rank 5 from verse 52
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    11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

From verse 53

  1. Mark 16:20Rank 1 from verse 53
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    20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

  2. Acts 2:46–47Rank 2 from verse 53
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    46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

    47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  3. Acts 5:41–42Rank 3 from verse 53
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    41¶ And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

    42And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

  4. Matthew 28:20Rank 4 from verse 53
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    20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  5. Revelation 22:21Rank 5 from verse 53
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    21The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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Luke 24:50

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out

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

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 24:51

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

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blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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parted

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of part, meaning to divide, separate, depart, or share.

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carried

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Past-tense or past-participial form of carry (to bear, convey, support, or take from one place to another).

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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

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Luke 24:52

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returned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of return, meaning to go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

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joy

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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Luke 24:53

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continually

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1. Repeatedly, habitually, or at every appointed recurrence. 2. Without pause or cessation during the period stated.

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

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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temple

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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.

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

COMBINED MEANING

blessing

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Sense 1: The act or words of pronouncing good; divine favor. Sense 2: A benefit bestowed by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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50¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

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51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

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52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

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53And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

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