King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
Complete Jewish Bible:
In days gone by, God spoke in many and varied ways to the Fathers through the prophets.
Berean Standard Bible:
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.
American Standard Version:
God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
God{G2316}, who at sundry times{G4181} and{G2532} in divers manners{G4187} spake{G2980} in time past{G3819} unto the fathers{G3962} by{G1722} the prophets{G4396},
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Peter 1:20
- Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
2 Peter 1:21
- For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.
Numbers 12:6
- And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.
Numbers 12:8
- With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Joel 2:28
- ¶ And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
1 Peter 1:10
- ¶ Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you:
1 Peter 1:12
- Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
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Commentary for Hebrews 1:1
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G4181
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολυμερῶς
Transliteration: polymerōs
Pronunciation: pol-oo-mer'-oce
Description: adverb from a compound of πολύς and μέρος; in many portions, i.e. variously as to time and agency (piecemeal):--at sundry times. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G4187
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολυτρόπως
Transliteration: polytrópōs
Pronunciation: pol-oot-rop'-oce
Description: adverb from a compound of πολύς and τρόπος; in many ways, i.e. variously as to method or form:--in divers manners. - Strong's Number: G2980
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαλέω
Transliteration: laléō
Pronunciation: lal-eh'-o
Description: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G3819
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πάλαι
Transliteration: pálai
Pronunciation: pal'-ahee
Description: probably another form for πάλιν (through the idea of retrocession); (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient:--any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G4396
There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προφήτης
Transliteration: prophḗtēs
Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.