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John 1:38 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
turned
strepho (Greek #4762)
to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about).
Pronounce: stref'-o
Origin: strengthened from the base of 5157
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
saw
theaomai (Greek #2300)
to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
KJV usage: behold, look (upon), see. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: theh-ah'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
following
akoloutheo (Greek #190)
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
KJV usage: follow, reach.
Pronounce: ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Origin: from 1 (as a particle of union) and κέλευθος (a road)
, and saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, What
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
seek ye
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
? They said
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
unto him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: 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 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, Rabbi
rhabbi (Greek #4461)
my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor
KJV usage: Master, Rabbi.
Pronounce: hrab-bee'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (07227 with pronominal suffix)
, (which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
is to say
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, being interpreted
hermeneuo (Greek #2059)
to translate
KJV usage: interpret.
Pronounce: her-mayn-yoo'-o
Origin: from a presumed derivative of 2060 (as the god of language)
, Master
didaskalos (Greek #1320)
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
KJV usage: doctor, master, teacher.
Pronounce: did-as'-kal-os
Origin: from 1321
,) where
pou (Greek #4226)
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
KJV usage: where, whither.
Pronounce: poo
Origin: genitive case of an interrogative pronoun πός (what) otherwise obsolete (perhaps the same as 4225 used with the rising slide of inquiry)
δdwellest thou
meno (Greek #3306)
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
KJV usage: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Pronounce: men'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
δ
or, abidest.

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Master,
Rabbi,
The Lord Jesus

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Ministry on This Verse

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turned.
Luke 14:25• 25{i}And great crowds went with him; and, turning round, he said to them,{/i} (Luke 14:25)
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Luke 15:20• 20And he arose and came unto his father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck and covered him with kisses. (Luke 15:20)
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Luke 19:5• 5And when he came to the place, Jesus looking up saw him and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for Today I must abide in thy house. (Luke 19:5)
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Luke 22:61• 61And the Lord turned round and looked upon Peter, and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him, Before [the] cock crows Today, thou shalt deny me thrice. (Luke 22:61)
What.
John 18:4,7• 4Jesus then, knowing all things that were coming on him, went out and saith to them, Whom seek ye?
 7Again then he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus the Nazarean. (John 18:4,7)
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John 20:15‑16• 15Jesus saith to her, Woman, why weepest thou? Whom dost thou seek? She, thinking that it was the gardener, saith to him, Sir, if thou didst carry him off, tell me where thou laidest him, and I will take him away.
 16Jesus saith to her, Mary. She, turning, saith to him in Hebrew, Rabboni, which meaneth Teacher. (John 20:15‑16)
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Luke 7:24‑27• 24{i}And the messengers of John having departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken by the wind?{/i}
 25{i}But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.{/i}
 26{i}But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and [what is] more excellent than a prophet.{/i}
 27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee; (Luke 7:24‑27)
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Luke 18:40‑41• 40And Jesus stopped and ordered him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him,
 41What wilt thou that I should do for thee? And he said, Lord, that I should receive my sight. (Luke 18:40‑41)
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Acts 10:21,29• 21And Peter went down unto the men and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye are here?
 29wherefore also without gainsaying I came when sent for. I ask then on what account ye sent for me. (Acts 10:21,29)
Rabbi.
John 1:49• 49Nathanael answered [and saith to] him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel. (John 1:49)
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John 3:2,26• 2He came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher from God, for none can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
 26And they came unto John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with thee across the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, he is baptizing and all come unto him. (John 3:2,26)
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John 6:25• 25and having found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? (John 6:25)
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Matt. 23:7‑8• 7{i}and salutations in the market-places, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.{/i}
 8{i}But ye , be not ye called Rabbi; for one is your instructor, and all ye are brethren.{/i} (Matt. 23:7‑8)
where.
John 12:21• 21these therefore came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we desire to see Jesus. (John 12:21)
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Ruth 1:16•  (Ruth 1:16)
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1 Kings 10:8•  (1 Kings 10:8)
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Psa. 27:4•  (Psa. 27:4)
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Prov. 3:18•  (Prov. 3:18)
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Prov. 8:34•  (Prov. 8:34)
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Prov. 13:20•  (Prov. 13:20)
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Song of Sol. 1:7‑8•  (Song of Sol. 1:7‑8)
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Luke 8:38• 38{i}But the man out of whom the demons had gone besought him that he might be with him.{/i} But he sent him away, saying, (Luke 8:38)
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Luke 10:39• 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also, having sat down at Jesus' feet, was listening to his word. (Luke 10:39)
dwellest.
or, abidest.
• Nevertheless, this remnant-how far soever the testimony of John might extend-do not, in fact, go beyond the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. (“John 1” by J.N. Darby)
• These verses 38 and 43 take in the two characters in which we have to do with Christ. He receives them and they abide with Him, and He calls upon them to follow Him. We have no world where we can abide, no center in it which gathers around itself those rightly disposed by grace. (“John 1” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But Jesus having turned, and seeing them following, says to them, What seek ye? And *they* said to him, Rabbi (which, being interpreted, signifies Teacher), where abidest thou?

W. Kelly Translation

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But Jesus, having turned and beheld them following, saith to them, What seek ye? And they said to him, Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), where abidest thou?