Luke 22:34

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua replied, “I tell you, Kefa, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me.”

Berean Standard Bible:

But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

American Standard Version:

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} he said{G2036}, I tell{G3004} thee{G4671}, Peter{G4074}, the cock{G220} shall{G5455} not{G3364} crow{G5455} this day{G4594}, before that{G4250} thou shalt{G2228} thrice{G5151} deny{G533} that thou{G3361} knowest{G1492} me{G3165}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 13:38

  • Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

Mark 14:30

  • And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, [even] in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Matthew 26:34

  • Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Matthew 26:74

  • Then began he to curse and to swear, [saying], I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Mark 14:71

  • But he began to curse and to swear, [saying], I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Mark 14:72

  • And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

John 18:27

  • Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

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Commentary for Luke 22:34

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: G4671
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοί
    Transliteration: soí
    Pronunciation: soy
    Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
  5. Strong's Number: G4074
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Πέτρος
    Transliteration: Pétros
    Pronunciation: pet'-ros
    Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
  6. Strong's Number: G220
    There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλέκτωρ
    Transliteration: aléktōr
    Pronunciation: al-ek'-tore
    Description: from (to ward off); a cock or male fowl:--cock.
  7. Strong's Number: G5455
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φωνέω
    Transliteration: phōnéō
    Pronunciation: fo-neh'-o
    Description: from φωνή; to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation:--call (for), crow, cry.
  8. Strong's Number: G3364
    There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ μή
    Transliteration: ou mḗ
    Pronunciation: oo may
    Description: i.e. οὐ and μή; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:--any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare μὴ οὐκ.
  9. Strong's Number: G4594
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σήμερον
    Transliteration: sḗmeron
    Pronunciation: say'-mer-on
    Description: neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the article ὁ (t changed to s) and ἡμέρα; on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto):--this (to-)day.
  10. Strong's Number: G4250
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρίν
    Transliteration: prín
    Pronunciation: prin
    Description: adverb from πρό; prior, sooner:--before (that), ere.
  11. Strong's Number: G2228
    There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
  12. Strong's Number: G5151
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τρίς
    Transliteration: trís
    Pronunciation: trece
    Description: adverb from τρεῖς; three times:--three times, thrice.
  13. Strong's Number: G533
    There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπαρνέομαι
    Transliteration: aparnéomai
    Pronunciation: ap-ar-neh'-om-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ἀρνέομαι; to deny utterly, i.e. disown, abstain:--deny.
  14. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
  15. Strong's Number: G1492
    There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴδω
    Transliteration: eídō
    Pronunciation: i'-do
    Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  16. Strong's Number: G3165
    There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: meh
    Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.