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Luke 9:26–31

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Luke 9:26

26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

Luke 9:27

27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:28

28¶ 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.

Luke 9:29

29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

Luke 9:30

30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

Luke 9:31

31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

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DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whosoever

Whoever; any person who, without restriction in the stated class.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

own

Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

holy

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:27

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tell

To speak, relate, count, declare, inform, or make known.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

truth

That which is true; conformity to fact, reality, faithfulness, or God's revealed word, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

standing

Remaining upright, fixed, established, or in place; as a noun, position, continuance, or rank.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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here

In this place, at this point, or in the present circumstance.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

taste

Figuratively, to experience, partake of, or come to know the reality named.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

till

Until a stated time or event; also to cultivate the ground.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eight

Twice four; expressing the number twice four.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:29

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

countenance

The face, facial appearance, or look that reveals a person's condition or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

altered

To make some change in; to make different in some particular; to vary in some degree, without an entire change.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

talked

To speak or converse; speech or conversation.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 9:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

appeared

Came into view, became visible, or was manifested or made evident.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

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

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From verse 26

  1. Matthew 10:32–33
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  2. 2 Timothy 2:12
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  3. Luke 12:8–9
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  4. Romans 1:16
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  5. Matthew 16:27
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From verse 27

  1. Matthew 16:28
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  2. Mark 9:1
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  3. John 21:22–23
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  4. Luke 2:26
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  5. Hebrews 2:9
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From verse 28

  1. Luke 6:12
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  2. Mark 14:33–36
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  3. Mark 9:2–13
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  4. Matthew 17:1–13
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  5. Matthew 26:37–39
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From verse 29

  1. Mark 9:2–3
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  2. Matthew 17:2
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  3. 2 Peter 1:16–18
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  4. Exodus 34:29–35
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  5. Isaiah 33:17
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From verse 30

  1. 2 Corinthians 3:7–11
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  2. Hebrews 3:3–6
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  3. John 1:17
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  4. Luke 1:17
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  5. Luke 24:27
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From verse 31

  1. Philippians 3:21
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  2. 1 Peter 1:11–12
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  3. 1 Peter 5:10
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  4. 2 Peter 1:15
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  5. Colossians 3:4
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