Luke 18:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Complete Jewish Bible:

One of the leaders asked him, “Good rabbi, what should I do to obtain eternal life?”

Berean Standard Bible:

Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

American Standard Version:

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} a certain^{G5100} ruler^{G758} asked^{G1905} him^{G846}, saying^{G3004}, Good^{G18} Master^{G1320}, what^{G5101} shall I do^{G4160} to inherit^{G2816} eternal^{G166} life^{G2222}?

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Commentary for Luke 18:18

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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: G5100
   There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τὶς
   Transliteration: tìs
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
   
3. Strong's Number: G758
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄρχων
   Transliteration: árchōn
   Pronunciation: ar'-khone
   Description: present participle of ἄρχω; a first (in rank or power):--chief (ruler), magistrate, prince, ruler.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1905
   There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπερωτάω
   Transliteration: eperōtáō
   Pronunciation: ep-er-o-tah'-o
   Description: from ἐπί and ἐρωτάω; to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek:--ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Strong's Number: G18
   There are 929 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγαθός
   Transliteration: agathós
   Pronunciation: ag-ath-os'
   Description: a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1320
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διδάσκαλος
   Transliteration: didáskalos
   Pronunciation: did-as'-kal-os
   Description: from διδάσκω; an instructor (genitive case or specially):--doctor, master, teacher.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5101
   There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τίς
   Transliteration: tís
   Pronunciation: tis
   Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
   
10. Strong's Number: G4160
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιέω
    Transliteration: poiéō
    Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
    Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2816
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κληρονομέω
    Transliteration: klēronoméō
    Pronunciation: klay-ron-om-eh'-o
    Description: from κληρονόμος; to be an heir to (literally or figuratively):--be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).
    
12. Strong's Number: G166
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰώνιος
    Transliteration: aiṓnios
    Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
    Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
    
13. Strong's Number: G2222
    There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζωή
    Transliteration: zōḗ
    Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
    Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.