Luke 5:14

King James Version:

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And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Yeshua warned him not to tell anyone. "Instead, as a testimony to the people, go straight to the cohen and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moshe commanded."

Berean Standard Bible:

“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

American Standard Version:

And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} he{G846} charged{G3853} him{G846} to tell{G2036} no man{G3367}: but{G235} go{G565}, and shew{G1166} thyself{G4572} to the priest{G2409}, and{G2532} offer{G4374} for{G4012} thy{G4675} cleansing{G2512}, according as{G2531} Moses{G3475} commanded{G4367}, for{G1519} a testimony{G3142} unto them{G846}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Leviticus 14:2

  • This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought unto the priest:

Leviticus 14:32

  • This [is] the law [of him] in whom [is] the plague of leprosy, whose hand is not able to get [that which pertaineth] to his cleansing.

Luke 17:14

  • And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Matthew 8:4

  • And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Leviticus 13:2

  • When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a rising, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh [like] the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought unto Aaron the priest, or unto one of his sons the priests:

Mark 1:44

  • And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Matthew 9:30

  • And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See [that] no man know [it].

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Commentary for Luke 5:14

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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: 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.
  3. Strong's Number: G3853
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραγγέλλω
    Transliteration: parangéllō
    Pronunciation: par-ang-gel'-lo
    Description: from παρά and the base of ἄγγελος; to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin:--(give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare.
  4. 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.
  5. Strong's Number: G3367
    There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μηδείς
    Transliteration: mēdeís
    Pronunciation: may-den'
    Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
  6. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G565
    There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
    Transliteration: apérchomai
    Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
  8. Strong's Number: G1166
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεικνύω
    Transliteration: deiknýō
    Pronunciation: dike-noo'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show (literally or figuratively):--shew.
  9. Strong's Number: G4572
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σεαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: seautoû
    Pronunciation: sow-ton'
    Description: genitive case from σέ and αὐτός, also dative case of the same, , and accusative case , likewise contracted , , and , respectively; of (with, to) thyself:--thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
  10. Strong's Number: G2409
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱερεύς
    Transliteration: hiereús
    Pronunciation: hee-er-yooce'
    Description: from ἱερός; a priest (literally or figuratively):--(high) priest.
  11. Strong's Number: G4374
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσφέρω
    Transliteration: prosphérō
    Pronunciation: pros-fer'-o
    Description: from πρός and φέρω (including its alternate); to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat:--bring (to, unto), deal with, do, offer (unto, up), present unto, put to.
  12. Strong's Number: G4012
    There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περί
    Transliteration: perí
    Pronunciation: per-ee'
    Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
  13. Strong's Number: G4675
    There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοῦ
    Transliteration: soû
    Pronunciation: soo
    Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
  14. Strong's Number: G2512
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθαρισμός
    Transliteration: katharismós
    Pronunciation: kath-ar-is-mos'
    Description: from καθαρίζω; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation:--cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).
  15. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  16. Strong's Number: G3475
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μωσεύς
    Transliteration: Mōseús
    Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
    Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
  17. Strong's Number: G4367
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προστάσσω
    Transliteration: prostássō
    Pronunciation: pros-tas'-so
    Description: from πρός and τάσσω; to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin:--bid, command.
  18. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  19. Strong's Number: G3142
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαρτύριον
    Transliteration: martýrion
    Pronunciation: mar-too'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of μάρτυς; something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle):--to be testified, testimony, witness.