King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and say, ‘This is the man who began to build, but couldn’t finish!’
Berean Standard Bible:
saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’
American Standard Version:
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Saying{G3004}, This{G3754}{G3778} man{G444} began{G756} to build{G3618}, and{G2532} was{G2480} not{G3756} able{G2480} to finish{G1615}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 6:11
- And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
2 John 1:8
- Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
1 Corinthians 3:11
- ¶ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 3:14
- If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
2 Peter 2:19
- While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
2 Peter 2:22
- But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog [is] turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Hebrews 6:4
- For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
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Commentary for Luke 14:30
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - 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: G3778
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὗτος
Transliteration: hoûtos
Pronunciation: how'-tahee
Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. - Strong's Number: G444
There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
Transliteration: ánthrōpos
Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man. - Strong's Number: G756
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄρχομαι
Transliteration: árchomai
Pronunciation: ar'-khom-ahee
Description: middle voice of ἄρχω (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time):--(rehearse from the) begin(-ning). - Strong's Number: G3618
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οἰκοδομέω
Transliteration: oikodoméō
Pronunciation: oy-kod-om-eh'-o
Description: from the same as οἰκοδομή; to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm:--(be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden. - 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: G2480
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰσχύω
Transliteration: ischýō
Pronunciation: is-khoo'-o
Description: from ἰσχύς; to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively):--be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work. - 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. - Strong's Number: G1615
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκτελέω
Transliteration: ekteléō
Pronunciation: ek-tel-eh'-o
Description: from ἐκ and τελέω; to complete fully:--finish.