King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yochanan too was immersing at Einayim, near Shalem, because there was plenty of water there; and people kept coming to be immersed.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.
American Standard Version:
And John also was baptizing in 'non near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} John{G2491} also{G2532} was{G2258} baptizing{G907} in{G1722} Aenon{G137} near{G1451} to Salim{G4530}, because{G3754} there was{G2258} much{G4183} water{G5204} there{G1563}: and{G2532} they came{G3854}, and{G2532} were baptized{G907}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 3:7
- Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Matthew 3:5
- Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matthew 3:6
- And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mark 1:4
- John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:5
- And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
Jeremiah 51:13
- O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, [and] the measure of thy covetousness.
Ezekiel 43:2
- And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice [was] like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.
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Commentary for John 3:23
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G2491
There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰωάννης
Transliteration: Iōánnēs
Pronunciation: ee-o-an'-nace
Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John. - 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: G2258
There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἦν
Transliteration: ēn
Pronunciation: ane
Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were. - Strong's Number: G907
There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βαπτίζω
Transliteration: baptízō
Pronunciation: bap-tid'-zo
Description: from a derivative of βάπτω; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash. - 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: G137
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Αἰνών
Transliteration: Ainṓn
Pronunciation: ahee-nohn'
Description: of Hebrew origin (a derivative of עַיִן, place of springs); Ænon, a place in Palestine:--Ænon. - Strong's Number: G1451
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγγύς
Transliteration: engýs
Pronunciation: eng-goos'
Description: from a primary verb (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of ἀγκάλη); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time):--from , at hand, near, nigh (at hand, unto), ready. - Strong's Number: G4530
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Σαλείμ
Transliteration: Saleím
Pronunciation: sal-ime'
Description: probably from the same as σαλεύω; Salim, a place in Palestine:--Salim. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G4183
There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πολύς
Transliteration: polýs
Pronunciation: pol-oos'
Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων. - Strong's Number: G5204
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὕδωρ
Transliteration: hýdōr
Pronunciation: hoo'-dat-os
Description: from the base of ὑετός; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:--water. - Strong's Number: G1563
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖ
Transliteration: ekeî
Pronunciation: ek-i'
Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place). - Strong's Number: G3854
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παραγίνομαι
Transliteration: paragínomai
Pronunciation: par-ag-in'-om-ahee
Description: from παρά and γίνομαι; to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly:--come, go, be present.