Luke 12:55

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And when [ye see] the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and when the wind is from the south, you say there will be a heat wave, and there is.

Berean Standard Bible:

And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It will be hot,’ and it is.

American Standard Version:

And when ye see a south wind blowing, ye say, There will be a scorching heat; and it cometh to pass.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} when^{G3752} ye see the south wind^{G3558} blow^{G4154}, ye say^{G3004},^{G3754} There will be^{G2071} heat^{G2742}; and^{G2532} it cometh to pass^{G1096}.

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Commentary for Luke 12:55

Luke 12:55 is a verse where Jesus is speaking to the crowds and his disciples, using a metaphor about weather patterns to illustrate a point about spiritual insight and preparedness. The historical context of this verse is set within Jesus' ministry in the region of Palestine, where the weather could be quite variable and where the people were familiar with the patterns of the seasons.

In this verse, Jesus refers to the "south wind," which in that region typically brings hot weather. He points out the common sense understanding of the people: when they feel the south wind, they can predict that heat will follow, and they prepare accordingly. The themes Jesus is addressing here include the ability to discern the signs of the times and the importance of applying this discernment to spiritual matters.

Jesus is essentially chiding the people for their ability to interpret natural signs accurately but their failure to apply the same wisdom to understand the spiritual significance of his presence and teachings. He implies that just as they can predict the weather by observing natural signs, they should also be able to recognize the significance of the "signs of the times" in terms of repentance and spiritual renewal that he is calling them to embrace.

The verse is part of a larger discourse where Jesus encourages his listeners to be vigilant and to live with an awareness of the coming kingdom of God. He emphasizes the need for spiritual discernment and preparedness, urging them not to be like the people who can predict the weather but fail to prepare for the judgment and the demands of the kingdom that he is proclaiming. In essence, Luke 12:55 is a call to apply the same practical wisdom they use in everyday life to their spiritual lives, to recognize the presence and message of Jesus, and to live accordingly.

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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: G3752
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅταν
   Transliteration: hótan
   Pronunciation: hot'-an
   Description: from ὅτε and ἄν; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3558
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νότος
   Transliteration: nótos
   Pronunciation: not'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself:--south (wind).
   
4. Strong's Number: G4154
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πνέω
   Transliteration: pnéō
   Pronunciation: pneh'-o
   Description: a primary word; to breathe hard, i.e. breeze:--blow. Compare ψύχω.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2071
   There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔσομαι
   Transliteration: ésomai
   Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
   Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2742
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καύσων
   Transliteration: kaúsōn
   Pronunciation: kow'-sone
   Description: from καυσόω; a glare:--(burning) heat.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.