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Luke 7:46–49

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Luke 7:46

46My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

Luke 7:47

47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

Luke 7:48

48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Luke 7:49

49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 7:46

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

oil

An oily substance used for food, light, anointing, or healing; also to anoint with oil, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

anoint

To apply oil to a person or thing, often as an act of appointment, consecration, honour, or care.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 7:47

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Wherefore

Why; for what reason.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgiven

Pardoned or released from an offence, debt, or its penalty.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

much

A great quantity or degree; abundant in amount.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

loveth

Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 7:48

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

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

forgiven

Pardoned or released from an offence, debt, or its penalty.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 7:49

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

began

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sins

Acts of transgression against God; offences; or, as a verb, commits sin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 46

  1. Psalms 23:5
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  2. Ecclesiastes 9:8
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  3. Matthew 6:17
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  4. 2 Samuel 14:2
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  5. Daniel 10:3
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From verse 47

  1. 1 John 4:19
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  2. 1 John 3:18
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  3. Galatians 5:6
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  4. Isaiah 1:18
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  5. Romans 5:20
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From verse 48

  1. Matthew 9:2
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  2. Mark 2:5
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  3. Luke 5:20
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From verse 49

  1. Luke 5:20–21
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  2. Mark 2:7
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  3. Matthew 9:3
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