Luke 21:10

King James Version:

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Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he told them, “Peoples will fight each other, nations will fight each other,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

American Standard Version:

Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} said he^{G3004} unto them^{G846}, Nation^{G1484} shall rise^{G1453} against^{G1909} nation^{G1484}, and^{G2532} kingdom^{G932} against^{G1909} kingdom^{G932}:

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Commentary for Luke 21:10

Luke 21:10 is part of a larger discourse known as the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus speaks to his disciples about the future, particularly concerning the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the signs that will precede the end times. The verse reads, "Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom." This statement reflects a theme of global upheaval and conflict, which is a common eschatological motif in biblical prophecy.

In the historical context, Jesus is warning his followers about the tumultuous events that will unfold before the establishment of God's kingdom. The phrases "nation shall rise against nation" and "kingdom against kingdom" likely refer to political and military conflicts that will characterize the period leading up to the end of the age. These phrases could also be interpreted as pointing to broader societal unrest, civil strife, and international wars.

The themes of Luke 21:10 echo the prophecies of the Old Testament, particularly those found in Daniel and Ezekiel, which also speak of end-times conflicts involving various nations and kingdoms. Jesus' words serve as both a prophetic declaration and a caution to his disciples to remain watchful and faithful amidst the chaos that will precede his return. It's important to note that throughout Christian history, this verse has been interpreted in various ways, with some seeing it as a reference to specific historical events, while others view it as a symbolic description of the ongoing strife that will continue until the second coming of Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1484
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔθνος
   Transliteration: éthnos
   Pronunciation: eth'-nos
   Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1453
   There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐγείρω
   Transliteration: egeírō
   Pronunciation: eg-i'-ro
   Description: probably akin to the base of ἀγορά (through the idea of collecting one's faculties); to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: G932
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βασιλεία
   Transliteration: basileía
   Pronunciation: bas-il-i'-ah
   Description: from βασιλεύς; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):--kingdom, + reign.