John 2:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;

Complete Jewish Bible:

He made a whip from cords and drove them all out of the Temple grounds, the sheep and cattle as well. He knocked over the money-changers’ tables, scattering their coins;

Berean Standard Bible:

So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.

American Standard Version:

and he made a scourge of cords, and cast all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew their tables;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} when he had made{G4160} a scourge{G5416} of{G1537} small cords{G4979}, he drove{G1544} them all{G3956} out of{G1537} the temple{G2411}, and{G5037} the sheep{G4263}, and{G2532} the oxen{G1016}; and{G2532} poured out{G1632} the changers{G2855}' money{G2772}, and{G2532} overthrew{G390} the tables{G5132};

Cross-References (KJV):

John 18:6

  • As soon then as he had said unto them, I am [he], they went backward, and fell to the ground.

2 Corinthians 10:4

  • (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Zechariah 4:6

  • Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

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Commentary for John 2:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. 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.
  2. Strong's Number: G4160
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιέω
    Transliteration: poiéō
    Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
    Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
  3. Strong's Number: G5416
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φραγέλλιον
    Transliteration: phragéllion
    Pronunciation: frag-el'-le-on
    Description: neuter of a derivative from the base of φραγελλόω; a whip, i.e. Roman lash as a public punishment:--scourge.
  4. Strong's Number: G1537
    There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκ
    Transliteration: ek
    Pronunciation: ex
    Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
  5. Strong's Number: G4979
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σχοινίον
    Transliteration: schoiníon
    Pronunciation: skhoy-nee'-on
    Description: diminutive of (a rush or flag-plant; of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (generally):--small cord, rope.
  6. Strong's Number: G1544
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκβάλλω
    Transliteration: ekbállō
    Pronunciation: ek-bal'-lo
    Description: from ἐκ and βάλλω; to eject (literally or figuratively):--bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expel, leave, pluck (pull, take, thrust) out, put forth (out), send away (forth, out).
  7. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  8. Strong's Number: G2411
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερόν
    Transliteration: hierón
    Pronunciation: hee-er-on'
    Description: neuter of ἱερός; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas ναός denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):--temple.
  9. Strong's Number: G5037
    There are 192 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: teh
    Description: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition; both or also (properly, as correlation of καί):--also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
  10. Strong's Number: G4263
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόβατον
    Transliteration: próbaton
    Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
    Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
  11. Strong's Number: G1016
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βοῦς
    Transliteration: boûs
    Pronunciation: booce
    Description: probably from the base of βόσκω; an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef"):--ox.
  12. Strong's Number: G1632
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκχέω
    Transliteration: ekchéō
    Pronunciation: ek-khoo'-no
    Description: from ἐκ and (to pour); to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow:--gush (pour) out, run greedily (out), shed (abroad, forth), spill.
  13. Strong's Number: G2855
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κολλυβιστής
    Transliteration: kollybistḗs
    Pronunciation: kol-loo-bis-tace'
    Description: from a presumed derivative of (a small coin; probably akin to κολλούριον); a coin-dealer:--(money-)changer.
  14. Strong's Number: G2772
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κέρμα
    Transliteration: kérma
    Pronunciation: ker'-mah
    Description: from κείρω; a clipping (bit), i.e. (specially) a coin:--money.
  15. Strong's Number: G390
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναστρέφω
    Transliteration: anastréphō
    Pronunciation: an-as-tref'-o
    Description: from ἀνά and στρέφω; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. remain, live:--abide, behave self, have conversation, live, overthrow, pass, return, be used.
  16. Strong's Number: G5132
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τράπεζα
    Transliteration: trápeza
    Pronunciation: trap'-ed-zah
    Description: probably contracted from τέσσαρες and πεζῇ; a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at interest):--bank, meat, table.