KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Luke 3:21–22
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Luke 3:21
21Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
21Now when all the people were baptized, *and it came to passe that Iesus also being baptized, and praying, the heauen was opened:
- Mat. 3.13.
Luke 3:22
22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
22And the holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Doue vpon him, and a voice came from heauen, which said, Thou art my beloued sonne, in thee I am well pleased.
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DEFINED WORDS
Luke 3:21
Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Made open, uncovered, unsealed, revealed, or made accessible.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
DEFINED WORDS
Luke 3:22
Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
The spirit; in 'give up the ghost,' to yield the spirit and die.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
To go downward; go down.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Having or containing a body or material form; corporeal.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A visible form, figure, or appearance.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The visible descent or manner of the Spirit is likened to a dove; dove names the comparison, not the Spirit's identity.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Gratified; affected with agreeable sensations or emotions.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
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From verse 21
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Open the full verse study32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
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Open the full verse study13¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
15And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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Open the full verse study27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
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Open the full verse study16¶ And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
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Open the full verse study9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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Open the full verse study23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
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Open the full verse study28¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
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Open the full verse study18¶ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?
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Open the full verse study7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
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Open the full verse study17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
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Open the full verse study1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
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Open the full verse study32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
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Open the full verse study34While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
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Open the full verse study5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
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Open the full verse study17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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Open the full verse study38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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Open the full verse study18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
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Open the full verse study4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
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Open the full verse study13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
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Open the full verse study21And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
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Open the full verse study43He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
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