Luke 22:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:

Complete Jewish Bible:

“Shim‘on, Shim‘on, listen! The Adversary demanded to have you people for himself, to sift you like wheat!

Berean Standard Bible:

Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

American Standard Version:

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} the Lord^{G2962} said^{G2036}, Simon^{G4613}, Simon^{G4613}, behold^{G2400}, Satan^{G4567} hath desired^{G1809} to have you^{G5209}, that he may sift^{G4617} you as^{G5613} wheat^{G4621}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Zechariah 3:1

¶ And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

1 Peter 5:8

¶ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Job 1:6

¶ Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.

Job 1:12

And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.

Job 2:1

¶ Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.

Job 2:6

And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he [is] in thine hand; but save his life.

Revelation 12:10

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

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Commentary for Luke 22:31

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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: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
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: G4613
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Σίμων
Transliteration: Símōn
Pronunciation: see'-mone
Description: of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites:--Simon. Compare Συμεών.
Strong's Number: G2400
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰδού
Transliteration: idoú
Pronunciation: id-oo'
Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
Strong's Number: G4567
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Σατανᾶς
Transliteration: Satanâs
Pronunciation: sat-an-as'
Description: of Chaldee origin corresponding to מַעְבָּד (with the definite affix); the accuser, i.e. the devil:--Satan.
Strong's Number: G1809
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξαιτέομαι
Transliteration: exaitéomai
Pronunciation: ex-ahee-teh'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice from ἐκ and αἰτέω; to demand (for trial):--desire.
Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Strong's Number: G4617
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σινιάζω
Transliteration: siniázō
Pronunciation: sin-ee-ad'-zo
Description: from (a sieve); to riddle (figuratively):--sift.
Strong's Number: G5613
There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὡς
Transliteration: hōs
Pronunciation: hoce
Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Strong's Number: G4621
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σῖτος
Transliteration: sîtos
Pronunciation: see'-tah
Description: of uncertain derivation; grain, especially wheat:--corn, wheat.

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