Luke 6:28

New Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָרַךְ

bârak

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as...

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them that

אָרַר

ʼârar

H779

to execrate

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you and

פָּלַל

pâlal

H6419

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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for them which

ὑβρίζω

hybrízō

G5195

to exercise violence, i.e. abuse

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מָשַׁל

mâshal

H4911

to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble

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you

Key Terms in This Verse

despitefully G5195

ὑβρίζω hybrízō

to exercise violence, i.e. abuse

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use H4911

מָשַׁל mâshal

to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble

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curse H779

אָרַר ʼârar

to execrate

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Bless H1288

בָרַךְ bârak

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

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pray H6419

פָּלַל pâlal

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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Cross References

1 Peter 3:9 cross-reference

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 Corinthians 4:12 cross-reference

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

Romans 12:14 cross-reference

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Luke 23:34 cross-reference

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

James 3:10 cross-reference

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Matthew 5:44 cross-reference

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Luke 6:27 cross-reference

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Ezekiel 36:5 cross-reference

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with t...

Luke 6:35 cross-reference

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the ev...

Acts 7:60 cross-reference

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Ezekiel 25:15 cross-reference

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;

Acts 14:5 cross-reference

And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

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