Luke 14:9

King James Version:

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And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

Complete Jewish Bible:

the person who invited both of you might come and say to you, ‘Give this man your place.’ Then you will be humiliated as you go to take the least important place.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.

American Standard Version:

and he that bade thee and him shall come and say to thee, Give this man place; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take the lowest place.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he that bade^{G2564} thee^{G4571} and^{G2532} him^{G846} come^{G2064} and say^{G2046} to thee^{G4671}, Give^{G1325} this man^{G5129} place^{G5117}; and^{{G2532}{G5119}} thou begin^{G756} with^{G3326} shame^{G152} to take^{G2722} the lowest^{G2078} room^{G5117}.

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Commentary for Luke 14:9

Luke 14:9 is part of a larger discourse by Jesus during a Sabbath meal at the home of a Pharisee. The verse captures a parable that Jesus uses to teach an important lesson about humility and the dangers of self-promotion. In the cultural context of the time, banquets and feasts were significant social events, often with a clear understanding of social hierarchy. Guests would typically choose seats that reflected their perceived status, with the more honorable seats being closer to the host.

In this parable, Jesus describes a scenario where a guest arrogantly takes a place of honor, only to be humiliated when the host asks him to move to a lower position to make room for someone more distinguished. This embarrassment serves as a metaphor for the humiliation that comes from self-exaltation. Jesus advises that one should instead take the lowest place, thereby avoiding shame if asked to move up, which would then result in honor from the host and other guests.

The historical context of this teaching is important to consider. During the time of Jesus, social status and honor were paramount, and public shaming was a significant social concern. Jesus' teaching here is radical; it subverts the conventional wisdom of striving for status and instead promotes a posture of humility. This aligns with broader themes in the Gospels, where Jesus often emphasizes the importance of humility and service to others, reinforcing the idea that true greatness in the kingdom of God comes through serving rather than being served (Mark 10:43-44).

In summary, Luke 14:9 encapsulates the teaching of Jesus on humility, challenging the social norms of status-seeking and self-promotion. It serves as a caution against pride and a reminder that seeking to exalt oneself can lead to public embarrassment. Instead, Jesus encourages a humble approach to social interactions, trusting that true honor comes from God and often in ways that are unexpected from a worldly perspective.

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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: G2564
   There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καλέω
   Transliteration: kaléō
   Pronunciation: kal-eh'-o
   Description: akin to the base of κελεύω; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):--bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4571
   There are 179 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σέ
   Transliteration: sé
   Pronunciation: seh
   Description: accusative case singular of σύ; thee:--thee, thou, X thy house.
   
4. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2046
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐρέω
   Transliteration: eréō
   Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
   Description: probably a fuller form of ῥέω; an alternate for ἔπω in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:--call, say, speak (of), tell.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5129
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τούτῳ
   Transliteration: toútōi
   Pronunciation: too'-to
   Description: dative case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; to (in, with or by) this (person or thing):--here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5117
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τόπος
    Transliteration: tópos
    Pronunciation: top'-os
    Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
    
11. Strong's Number: G5119
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τότε
    Transliteration: tóte
    Pronunciation: tot'-eh
    Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
    
12. 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).
    
13. 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.
    
14. Strong's Number: G152
    There are 590 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰσχύνη
    Transliteration: aischýnē
    Pronunciation: ahee-skhoo'-nay
    Description: from αἰσχύνομαι; shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely):--dishonesty, shame.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2722
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατέχω
    Transliteration: katéchō
    Pronunciation: kat-ekh'-o
    Description: from κατά and ἔχω; to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively):--have, hold (fast), keep (in memory), let, X make toward, possess, retain, seize on, stay, take, withhold.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2078
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔσχατος
    Transliteration: éschatos
    Pronunciation: es'-khat-os
    Description: a superlative probably from ἔχω (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time):--ends of, last, latter end, lowest, uttermost.