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Luke 7:49

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And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
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  1. Luke 5:20–21Rank 1 from verse 49
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    20And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

  2. Mark 2:7Rank 2 from verse 49
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    7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

  3. Matthew 9:3Rank 3 from verse 49
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    3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

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Luke 7:49

COMBINED MEANING

sat

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Was seated, took a seat, remained seated, or occupied a seat or place.

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

COMBINED MEANING

meat

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Sense 1: Food, nourishment, sustenance, or provision. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which nourishes or sustains.

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

COMBINED MEANING

began

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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

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

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50And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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