Luke 11:7

King James Version:

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And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now the one inside may answer, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is already shut, my children are with me in bed — I can’t get up to give you anything!’

Berean Standard Bible:

And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’

American Standard Version:

and he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he^{G2548} from within^{G2081} shall answer^{G611} and say^{G2036}, Trouble^{{G2873}{G3930}} me^{G3427} not^{G3361}: the door^{G2374} is^{G2808} now^{G2235} shut^{G2808}, and^{G2532} my^{G3450} children^{G3813} are^{G1526} with^{G3326} me^{G1700} in^{G1519} bed^{G2845}; I cannot^{{G3756}{G1410}} rise^{G450} and give^{G1325} thee^{G4671}.

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Commentary for Luke 11:7

Luke 11:7 is part of a parable that Jesus tells in response to a disciple's request to teach them how to pray. This verse specifically captures a scene within the parable where a man, having gone to his friend at midnight to ask for three loaves of bread because a visitor has arrived at his house unexpectedly, receives a less than welcoming response. The friend inside, who is already settled in for the night with his family, calls out from within, telling the man outside to leave him alone—the door is locked, the family is in bed, and it's too late to get up and provide what is being asked.

The historical context of this verse reflects the customs of Middle Eastern hospitality, where providing for guests was a significant cultural obligation, and the practical realities of the time, such as the need to secure one's home at night due to potential threats. The themes present in this verse include persistence in asking despite initial refusal (as the parable continues with the man outside persisting until the friend inside relents), the importance of hospitality, and the necessity of being prepared to help others even at inconvenient times.

In the broader context of Jesus' teaching, this verse underscores the persistence and boldness that should characterize prayer. Just as the man outside kept asking, so too should believers persistently approach God in prayer, trusting in His willingness to answer, despite any perceived obstacles or delays. The parable as a whole encourages believers to be both persistent in their prayer life and generous in their hospitality, reflecting the generous nature of God Himself.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G2548
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κἀκεῖνος
   Transliteration: kakeînos
   Pronunciation: kak-i'-nos
   Description: from καί and ἐκεῖνος; likewise that (or those):--and him (other, them), even he, him also, them (also), (and) they.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2081
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔσωθεν
   Transliteration: ésōthen
   Pronunciation: es'-o-then
   Description: from ἔσω; from inside; also used as equivalent to ἔσω (inside):--inward(-ly), (from) within, without.
   
3. Strong's Number: G611
   There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποκρίνομαι
   Transliteration: apokrínomai
   Pronunciation: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
   Description: from ἀπό and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):--answer.
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2873
   There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κόπος
   Transliteration: kópos
   Pronunciation: kop'-os
   Description: from κόπτω; a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains:--labour, + trouble, weariness.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3930
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρέχω
   Transliteration: paréchō
   Pronunciation: par-ekh'-o
   Description: from παρά and ἔχω; to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion:--bring, do, give, keep, minister, offer, shew, + trouble.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3427
   There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοί
   Transliteration: moí
   Pronunciation: moy
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3361
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μή
   Transliteration: mḗ
   Pronunciation: may
   Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2374
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θύρα
   Transliteration: thýra
   Pronunciation: thoo'-rah
   Description: apparently a primary word (compare "door"); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively):--door, gate.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2808
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλείω
    Transliteration: kleíō
    Pronunciation: kli'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to close (literally or figuratively):--shut (up).
    
11. Strong's Number: G2235
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἤδη
    Transliteration: ḗdē
    Pronunciation: ay'-day
    Description: apparently from ἤ (or possibly ἦ) and δή; even now:--already, (even) now (already), by this time.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3813
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παιδίον
    Transliteration: paidíon
    Pronunciation: pahee-dee'-on
    Description: neuter diminutive of παῖς; a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian:--(little, young) child, damsel.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1526
    There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰσί
    Transliteration: eisí
    Pronunciation: i-see'
    Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
    
17. Strong's Number: G1700
    There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμοῦ
    Transliteration: emoû
    Pronunciation: em-oo'
    Description: a prolonged form of μόχθος; of me:--me, mine, my.
    
18. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
19. Strong's Number: G2845
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κοίτη
    Transliteration: koítē
    Pronunciation: koy'-tay
    Description: from κεῖμαι; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm:--bed, chambering, X conceive.
    
20. 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.
    
21. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
    
22. Strong's Number: G450
    There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνίστημι
    Transliteration: anístēmi
    Pronunciation: an-is'-tay-mee
    Description: from ἀνά and ἵστημι; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right).
    
23. Strong's Number: G1325
    There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίδωμι
    Transliteration: dídōmi
    Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
    
24. 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.