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Matthew 10:30–31

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Matthew 10:30

30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Matthew 10:31

31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 10:30

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hairs

Individual strands growing from the skin.

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

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

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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numbered

Counted; enumerated.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 10:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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

sparrows

The small bird called a sparrow in the KJV; the entry does not impose a particular modern species.

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

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From verse 30

  1. Luke 12:7
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  2. 1 Samuel 14:45
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  3. Acts 27:34
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  4. Luke 21:18
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  5. 2 Samuel 14:11
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From verse 31

  1. Luke 12:24
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  2. Psalms 8:5
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  3. Matthew 6:26
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  4. 1 Corinthians 9:9–10
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  5. Matthew 12:11–12
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