Luke 9:44

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“Listen very carefully to what I’m going to say. The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”

Berean Standard Bible:

“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”

American Standard Version:

Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Let these{G5128} sayings{G3056} sink down{G5087} into{G1519} your{G5210}{G5216} ears{G3775}: for{G1063} the Son{G5207} of man{G444} shall be{G3195} delivered{G3860} into{G1519} the hands{G5495} of men{G444}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 9:22

  • Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Acts 2:23

  • Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Hebrews 2:1

  • ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let [them] slip.

Luke 2:19

  • But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.

Matthew 21:38

  • But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.

Matthew 21:39

  • And they caught him, and cast [him] out of the vineyard, and slew [him].

Luke 24:6

  • He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

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Commentary for Luke 9:44

Luke 9:44 is a verse that captures a moment in the ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. In this verse, Jesus is speaking to his disciples, warning them of his impending betrayal and crucifixion. The phrase "Let these sayings sink down into your ears" is a call for the disciples to pay careful attention to his words and to understand the gravity of what he is telling them.

The historical context of this verse is set during the period of Jesus' earthly ministry, which was characterized by his teachings, miracles, and the growing tension between him and the religious authorities of the time. The "Son of man" is a title Jesus often used for himself, which in this context emphasizes his humanity and his role as the prophesied Messiah who would suffer on behalf of humanity.

The theme of Jesus being "delivered into the hands of men" speaks to the fulfillment of Scripture and the divine plan for salvation. It foreshadows the events of the Passion, where Jesus would be arrested, tried, and crucified. This verse is part of a broader narrative in the Gospels that emphasizes the sacrificial aspect of Jesus' mission—to die for the sins of the world and to be resurrected, thereby offering redemption and new life to all who believe in him.

In summary, Luke 9:44 is a poignant verse where Jesus forewarns his disciples of his betrayal and death, urging them to comprehend the significance of his words. It underscores the themes of prophecy, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of God's salvific plan through the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G5128
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τούτους
    Transliteration: toútous
    Pronunciation: too'-tooce
    Description: accusative case plural masculine of οὗτος; these (persons, as objective of verb or preposition):--such, them, these, this.
  2. Strong's Number: G3056
    There are 316 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λόγος
    Transliteration: lógos
    Pronunciation: log'-os
    Description: from λέγω; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):--account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
  3. Strong's Number: G5087
    There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίθημι
    Transliteration: títhēmi
    Pronunciation: theh'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from ἵστημι, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while κεῖμαι is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate):--+ advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.
  4. 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).
  5. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
  6. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  7. Strong's Number: G3775
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖς
    Transliteration: oûs
    Pronunciation: ooce
    Description: apparently a primary word; the ear (physically or mentally):--ear.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Strong's Number: G3195
    There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέλλω
    Transliteration: méllō
    Pronunciation: mel'-lo
    Description: a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
  12. Strong's Number: G3860
    There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραδίδωμι
    Transliteration: paradídōmi
    Pronunciation: par-ad-id'-o-mee
    Description: from παρά and δίδωμι; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit:--betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
  13. Strong's Number: G5495
    There are 171 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χείρ
    Transliteration: cheír
    Pronunciation: khire
    Description: perhaps from the base of χειμών in the sense of its congener the base of χάσμα (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):--hand.