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Matthew 8:18–20

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Matthew 8:18

18¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

Matthew 8:19

19And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Matthew 8:20

20And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

commandment

An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

depart

To leave; to deviate from; to forsake; not to adhere to or follow. To leave; to forsake; to abandon.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:19

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)

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

Master

One who has authority, ownership, command, or superior skill; also a teacher or head of a household.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

foxes

Wild canine animals noted for craftiness; also used by figure of cunning or destructive persons.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

nests

Places prepared by birds for eggs and young; figuratively, dwellings, refuges, secure positions, or accumulated possessions.

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

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

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

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 18

  1. Luke 4:42–43
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  2. Luke 8:22
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  3. John 6:15
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  4. Mark 4:35
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  5. Matthew 14:22
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From verse 19

  1. Luke 22:33–34
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  2. John 13:36–38
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  3. Luke 14:33
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  4. Luke 14:25–27
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  5. 1 Corinthians 1:20
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From verse 20

  1. Psalms 84:3
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  2. Luke 2:7
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  3. Isaiah 53:2–3
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  4. 2 Corinthians 8:9
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  5. Luke 2:16
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