Luke 2:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Here is how you will know: you will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a feeding trough."

Berean Standard Bible:

And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

American Standard Version:

And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} this^{G5124} shall be a sign^{G4592} unto you^{G5213}; Ye shall find^{G2147} the babe^{G1025} wrapped in swaddling clothes^{G4683}, lying^{G2749} in^{G1722} a manger^{G5336}.

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Commentary for Luke 2:12

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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: G5124
   There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τοῦτο
   Transliteration: toûto
   Pronunciation: too'-to
   Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4592
   There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σημεῖον
   Transliteration: sēmeîon
   Pronunciation: say-mi'-on
   Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
5. Strong's Number: G2147
   There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὑρίσκω
   Transliteration: heurískō
   Pronunciation: hyoo-reh'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1025
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βρέφος
   Transliteration: bréphos
   Pronunciation: bref'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively:--babe, (young) child, infant.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4683
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σπαργανόω
   Transliteration: sparganóō
   Pronunciation: spar-gan-o'-o
   Description: from (a strip; from a derivative of the base of σπαράσσω meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom):--wrap in swaddling clothes.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2749
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κεῖμαι
   Transliteration: keîmai
   Pronunciation: ki'-mahee
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively):--be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare τίθημι.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5336
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φάτνη
    Transliteration: phátnē
    Pronunciation: fat'-nay
    Description: from (to eat); a crib (for fodder):--manager, stall.