Jude 1:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When Mikha’el, one of the ruling angels, took issue with the Adversary, arguing over the body of Moshe, he did not dare bring against him an insulting charge, but said, “May Adonai rebuke you.”

Berean Standard Bible:

But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

American Standard Version:

But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Yet{G1161} Michael{G3413} the archangel{G743}, when{G3753} contending{G1252} with the devil{G1228} he disputed{G1256} about{G4012} the body{G4983} of Moses{G3475}, durst{G5111} not{G3756} bring against him{G2018} a railing{G988} accusation{G2920}, but{G235} said{G2036}, The Lord{G2962} rebuke{G2008} thee{G4671}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Zechariah 3:2

  • And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: [is] not this a brand plucked out of the fire?

2 Peter 2:11

  • Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

Revelation 12:7

  • And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

Deuteronomy 34:6

  • And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

Daniel 12:1

  • ¶ And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation [even] to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Daniel 10:21

  • But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and [there is] none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

Daniel 10:13

  • But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

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Commentary for Jude 1:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3413
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μιχαήλ
    Transliteration: Michaḗl
    Pronunciation: mikh-ah-ale'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (מִיכָאֵל); Michael, an archangel:--Michael.
  3. Strong's Number: G743
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀρχάγγελος
    Transliteration: archángelos
    Pronunciation: ar-khang'-el-os
    Description: from ἄρχω and ἄγγελος; a chief angel:--archangel.
  4. Strong's Number: G3753
    There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτε
    Transliteration: hóte
    Pronunciation: hot'-eh
    Description: from ὅς and τέ; at which (thing) too, i.e. when:--after (that), as soon as, that, when, while.
  5. Strong's Number: G1252
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διακρίνω
    Transliteration: diakrínō
    Pronunciation: dee-ak-ree'-no
    Description: from διά and κρίνω; to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate:--contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.
  6. Strong's Number: G1228
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διάβολος
    Transliteration: diábolos
    Pronunciation: dee-ab'-ol-os
    Description: from διαβάλλω; a traducer; specially, Satan (compare שָׂטָן):--false accuser, devil, slanderer.
  7. Strong's Number: G1256
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διαλέγομαι
    Transliteration: dialégomai
    Pronunciation: dee-al-eg'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice from διά and λέγω; to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation):--dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.
  8. Strong's Number: G4012
    There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περί
    Transliteration: perí
    Pronunciation: per-ee'
    Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
  9. Strong's Number: G4983
    There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σῶμα
    Transliteration: sōma
    Pronunciation: so'-mah
    Description: from σώζω; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively:--bodily, body, slave.
  10. Strong's Number: G3475
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μωσεύς
    Transliteration: Mōseús
    Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
    Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
  11. Strong's Number: G5111
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τολμάω
    Transliteration: tolmáō
    Pronunciation: tol-mah'-o
    Description: from (boldness; probably itself from the base of τέλος through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while θαῤῥέω is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous:--be bold, boldly, dare, durst.
  12. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  13. Strong's Number: G2018
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιφέρω
    Transliteration: epiphérō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-fer'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and φέρω; to bear upon (or further), i.e. adduce (personally or judicially (accuse, inflict)), superinduce:--add, bring (against), take.
  14. Strong's Number: G988
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βλασφημία
    Transliteration: blasphēmía
    Pronunciation: blas-fay-me'-ah
    Description: from βλάσφημος; vilification (especially against God):--blasphemy, evil speaking, railing.
  15. Strong's Number: G2920
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κρίσις
    Transliteration: krísis
    Pronunciation: kree'-sis
    Description:
  16. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  17. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
  18. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  19. Strong's Number: G2008
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιτιμάω
    Transliteration: epitimáō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-tee-mah'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and τιμάω; to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish; by implication, forbid:--(straitly) charge, rebuke.
  20. Strong's Number: G4671
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοί
    Transliteration: soí
    Pronunciation: soy
    Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.