Luke 7:12

King James Version:

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Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Complete Jewish Bible:

As he approached the town gate, a dead man was being carried out for burial. His mother was a widow, this had been her only son, and a sizeable crowd from the town was with her.

Berean Standard Bible:

As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

American Standard Version:

Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now{G1161} when{G5613} he came nigh{G1448} to the gate{G4439} of the city{G4172}, behold{G2532}{G2400}, there was{G1580} a dead man{G2348} carried out{G1580}, the only{G3439} son{G5207} of his{G846} mother{G3384}, and{G2532} she{G846} was{G2258} a widow{G5503}: and{G2532} much{G2425} people{G3793} of the city{G4172} was{G2258} with{G4862} her{G846}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 8:42

  • For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

Zechariah 12:10

  • And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.

1 Kings 17:12

  • And she said, [As] the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I [am] gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

Job 29:13

  • The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

John 11:19

  • And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

Genesis 22:12

  • And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son] from me.

1 Timothy 5:4

  • But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

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Commentary for Luke 7:12

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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: 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.
  3. Strong's Number: G1448
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγγίζω
    Transliteration: engízō
    Pronunciation: eng-id'-zo
    Description: from ἐγγύς; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
  4. Strong's Number: G4439
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πύλη
    Transliteration: pýlē
    Pronunciation: poo'-lay
    Description: apparently a primary word; a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively):--gate.
  5. Strong's Number: G4172
    There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πόλις
    Transliteration: pólis
    Pronunciation: pol'-is
    Description: probably from the same as πόλεμος, or perhaps from πολύς; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):--city.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: G1580
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκκομίζω
    Transliteration: ekkomízō
    Pronunciation: ek-kom-id'-zo
    Description: from ἐκ and κομίζω; to bear forth (to burial):--carry out.
  9. Strong's Number: G2348
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θνήσκω
    Transliteration: thnḗskō
    Pronunciation: than'-o
    Description: a strengthened form of a simpler primary (which is used for it only in certain tenses); to die (literally or figuratively):--be dead, die.
  10. Strong's Number: G3439
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μονογενής
    Transliteration: monogenḗs
    Pronunciation: mon-og-en-ace'
    Description: from μόνος and γίνομαι; only-born, i.e. sole:--only (begotten, child).
  11. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
  12. 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.
  13. Strong's Number: G3384
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μήτηρ
    Transliteration: mḗtēr
    Pronunciation: may'-tare
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):--mother.
  14. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  15. Strong's Number: G5503
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χήρα
    Transliteration: chḗra
    Pronunciation: khay'-rah
    Description: feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of χάσμα through the idea of deficiency; a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively:--widow.
  16. Strong's Number: G2425
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱκανός
    Transliteration: hikanós
    Pronunciation: hik-an-os'
    Description: from ( or , akin to ἥκω) (to arrive); competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character):--able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy.
  17. Strong's Number: G3793
    There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὄχλος
    Transliteration: óchlos
    Pronunciation: okh'los
    Description: from a derivative of ἔχω (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot:--company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
  18. Strong's Number: G4862
    There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σύν
    Transliteration: sýn
    Pronunciation: soon
    Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.