King James Version:
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Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
Complete Jewish Bible:
“He answered, ‘Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father’s house,
Berean Standard Bible:
‘Then I beg you, father,’ he said, ‘send Lazarus to my father’s house,
American Standard Version:
And he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then{G1161} he said{G2036}, I pray{G2065} thee{G4571} therefore{G3767}, father{G3962}, that{G2443} thou wouldest send{G3992} him{G846} to{G1519} my{G3450} father's{G3962} house{G3624}:
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Commentary for Luke 16:27
Luke 16:27 is part of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, a story unique to the Gospel of Luke. In this parable, Jesus tells of a wealthy man who lived in luxury and a beggar named Lazarus, who lay at the rich man's gate longing for the scraps from his table. Both men die; Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham's side (interpreted as a place of comfort), while the rich man finds himself in Hades, a place of torment.
In the verse, the rich man, now in torment, addresses Abraham, pleading for mercy. He refers to Abraham as "father," which in the cultural context of the time, would have been a sign of respect and a recognition of Abraham as a patriarchal figure. The rich man's request to send Lazarus to his father's house serves multiple purposes: it reflects his belief that the social order of life should continue in the afterlife, with the poor serving the rich; it shows his concern for his five brothers who are still alive, implying they live similarly luxurious and perhaps neglectful lives; and it indicates a belief in the power of the afterlife to influence the living, a common belief in Jewish thought at the time.
The themes of the verse include the reversal of fortunes, the importance of how one lives their earthly life, and the idea that those in the afterlife cannot directly intervene in the world of the living. Historically, this passage reflects the Jewish beliefs of the first century about the afterlife, including the concepts of Hades and Abraham's bosom, as well as the understanding that one's actions in life have consequences beyond death. It also underscores Jesus' teachings on the treatment of the poor and the dangers of wealth without compassion, challenging the social norms of the time regarding wealth and poverty.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - 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. - Strong's Number: G2065
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐρωτάω
Transliteration: erōtáō
Pronunciation: er-o-tah'-o
Description: apparently from ἐρέω (compare ἐρευνάω); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare πυνθάνομαι. - 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. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή. - Strong's Number: G3992
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πέμπω
Transliteration: pémpō
Pronunciation: pem'-po
Description: apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and στέλλω denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield:--send, thrust in. - 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. - 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). - 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. - Strong's Number: G3624
There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οἶκος
Transliteration: oîkos
Pronunciation: oy'-kos
Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.