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Luke 7:2–4

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Luke 7:2

2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

Luke 7:3

3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:4

4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 7:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

certain

Sure, definite, established, or particular though not specifically named, according to context.

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

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servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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

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sick

Affected with disease or bodily weakness; also distressed, disgusted, or weary, according to context.

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

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Luke 7:3

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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)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heal

To cure disease or injury and restore to soundness; figuratively, to restore, forgive, or remedy spiritual or national disorder.

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

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servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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

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Luke 7:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

besought

To beseech: to ask earnestly, implore, or entreat.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

worthy

Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

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

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From verse 2

  1. 2 Kings 5:2–3
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  2. Genesis 24:27
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  3. John 4:46–47
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  4. Colossians 3:22–1
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  5. Genesis 24:2–14
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From verse 3

  1. Matthew 8:5
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  2. John 4:47
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  3. Luke 9:38
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  4. Philemon 1:10
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  5. Luke 8:41
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From verse 4

  1. Luke 7:6–7
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  2. Matthew 10:11
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  3. Matthew 10:37–38
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  4. Revelation 3:4
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  5. Luke 20:35
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