Luke 6:45

King James Version:

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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The good person produces good things from the store of good in his heart, while the evil person produces evil things from the store of evil in his heart. For his mouth speaks what overflows from his heart.

Berean Standard Bible:

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

American Standard Version:

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

A good^{G18} man^{G444} out of^{G1537} the good^{G18} treasure^{G2344} of his^{G846} heart^{G2588} bringeth forth^{G4393} that which is good^{G18}; and^{G2532} an evil^{G4190} man^{G444} out of^{G1537} the evil^{G4190} treasure^{G2344} of his^{G846} heart^{G2588} bringeth forth^{G4393} that which is evil^{G4190}: for^{G1063} of^{G1537} the abundance^{G4051} of the heart^{G2588} his^{G846} mouth^{G4750} speaketh^{G2980}.

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Commentary for Luke 6:45

Luke 6:45 is part of the Sermon on the Plain, where Jesus teaches about the nature of a person's character and its manifestation in their actions and words. This verse encapsulates the principle that a person's behavior reflects the contents of their heart, which in biblical terms, represents the core of one's being, encompassing thoughts, feelings, will, and conscience.

The historical context of this verse is set within the broader ministry of Jesus in the Galilee region. During this period, Jesus was actively teaching and healing, drawing large crowds and gaining both followers and opponents. His teachings often challenged the prevailing religious and social norms of the time, emphasizing the inward spiritual state over outward adherence to the law.

In this particular verse, Jesus uses the metaphor of a treasure to illustrate that good people draw from a reserve of goodness within themselves to produce good actions and speech, while evil people do the opposite, drawing from a reserve of evil. The phrase "for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh" highlights that what one says is a direct reflection of what is in their heart. This verse underscores the idea that true character is revealed not just in grand gestures but in the everyday words and deeds that flow naturally from within.

The themes of this verse include the importance of inner purity, the inevitability of one's true nature being revealed through their actions and words, and the call to cultivate a good heart that will naturally produce good fruit. It serves as a moral exhortation to Jesus' audience, both ancient and modern, to examine their hearts and ensure that their inner life is aligned with righteousness, as this is the source from which all behavior springs.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G18
   There are 929 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀγαθός
   Transliteration: agathós
   Pronunciation: ag-ath-os'
   Description: a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός.
   
2. Strong's Number: G444
   There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
   Transliteration: ánthrōpos
   Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
   Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2344
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θησαυρός
   Transliteration: thēsaurós
   Pronunciation: thay-sow-ros'
   Description: from τίθημι; a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively):--treasure.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2588
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καρδία
   Transliteration: kardía
   Pronunciation: kar-dee'-ah
   Description: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed).
   
7. Strong's Number: G4393
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: προφέρω
   Transliteration: prophérō
   Pronunciation: prof-er'-o
   Description: from πρό and φέρω; to bear forward, i.e. produce:--bring forth.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G4190
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πονηρός
   Transliteration: ponērós
   Pronunciation: pon-ay-ros'
   Description: from a derivative of πόνος; hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from κακός, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from σαπρός, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively, calamitous; also (passively) ill, i.e. diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, i.e. derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners:--bad, evil, grievous, harm, lewd, malicious, wicked(-ness). See also πονηρότερος.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4051
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περίσσευμα
    Transliteration: perísseuma
    Pronunciation: per-is'-syoo-mah
    Description: from περισσεύω; a surplus, or superabundance:--abundance, that was left, over and above.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4750
    There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: στόμα
    Transliteration: stóma
    Pronunciation: stom'-a
    Description: probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon):--edge, face, mouth.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2980
    There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαλέω
    Transliteration: laléō
    Pronunciation: lal-eh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare λέγω.