Luke 16:15

New Testament • 15 words with Strong's data

"And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And he

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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unto them Ye are they which

צָדַק

tsâdaq

H6663

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

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נֶפֶשׁ

nephesh

H5315

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or menta...

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פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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but

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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יָדַע

yâdaʻ

H3045

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o...

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your

לֵבָב

lêbâb

H3824

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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for that which is

בְּרַם

bᵉram

H1297

properly, highly, i.e. surely; but used adversatively, however

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נָבֵל

nâbêl

H5034

to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace

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תָּוֶךְ

tâvek

H8432

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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is

תּוֹעֵבַה

tôwʻêbah

H8441

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

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in the

עַיִן

ʻayin

H5869

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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of

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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Key Terms in This Verse

highly H1297

בְּרַם bᵉram

properly, highly, i.e. surely; but used adversatively, however

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justify H6663

צָדַק tsâdaq

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

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esteemed H5034

נָבֵל nâbêl

to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace

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abomination H8441

תּוֹעֵבַה tôwʻêbah

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

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knoweth H3045

יָדַע yâdaʻ

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, in...

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hearts H3824

לֵבָב lêbâb

the heart (as the most interior organ);

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yourselves H5315

נֶפֶשׁ nephesh

properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)

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sight H5869

עַיִן ʻayin

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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among H8432

תָּוֶךְ tâvek

a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre

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men H582

אֱנוֹשׁ ʼĕnôwsh

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7 cross-reference

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance,...

Proverbs 21:2 cross-reference

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

1 Corinthians 4:5 cross-reference

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man ha...

Jeremiah 17:10 cross-reference

I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

Proverbs 16:5 cross-reference

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

Acts 15:8 cross-reference

And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

Luke 11:39 cross-reference

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

1 Peter 3:4 cross-reference

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

1 Chronicles 29:17 cross-reference

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...

Luke 10:29 cross-reference

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

Revelation 2:23 cross-reference

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

1 Peter 5:5 cross-reference

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Romans 3:20 cross-reference

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Matthew 23:5 cross-reference

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

John 2:25 cross-reference

And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Luke 18:21 cross-reference

And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

Proverbs 20:6 cross-reference

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

2 Chronicles 6:30 cross-reference

Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)

Luke 18:11 cross-reference

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Psalm 49:13 cross-reference

This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.

Malachi 3:15 cross-reference

And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.

Luke 20:47 cross-reference

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Matthew 6:5 cross-reference

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you,...

Psalm 7:9 cross-reference

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

Matthew 6:16 cross-reference

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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