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Luke 18:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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)
shall
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
avenge
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
ekdikesis (Greek #1557)
vindication, retribution
KJV usage: (a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment.
Pronounce: ek-dik'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1556
t his own
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)
elect
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
, which
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
cry
boao (Greek #994)
to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way)
KJV usage: cry.
Pronounce: bo-ah'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb
day
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
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
night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
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)
, though
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
he bear long
makrothumeo (Greek #3114)
to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
KJV usage: bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure.
Pronounce: mak-roth-oo-meh'-o
Origin: from the same as 3116
with
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
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)
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Rev. 6:10• 10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on those that dwell on the earth? (Rev. 6:10)

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Luke 11:13• 13If, therefore, ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more will the Father who [is] of heaven give [the] Holy Spirit to them that ask him. (Luke 11:13)
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Matt. 7:11• 11If therefore ye, being wicked, know to give good gifts to your children, how much rather shall your Father that is in the heavens give good things to those that ask him? (Matt. 7:11)
avenge.
1 Sam. 24:12‑15• 12Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
 13As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
 14{i}After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a single flea.{/i}
 15{i}Jehovah therefore shall be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and do me justice in delivering me out of thy hand.{/i} (1 Sam. 24:12‑15)
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1 Sam. 26:10‑11• 10{i}And David said, As Jehovah liveth, Jehovah will surely smite him; either his day shall come to die, or he shall descend into battle and perish.{/i}
 11{i}Jehovah forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed! But now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.{/i} (1 Sam. 26:10‑11)
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Psa. 9:8• 8And he, even he, will judge the world in righteousness;{HR}He will judge the nations in righteousness. (Psa. 9:8)
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Psa. 10:15‑18• 15Break thou the arm of the wicked [man] and the evil [man]:{HR}Thou shall search out his wickedness, [till] thou shalt find nothing.
 16Jehovah is King for ever and ever;{HR}The Gentiles have perished from his land.
 17The desire of the afflicted thou hast heard, O Jehovah;{HR}Thou strengthenest their heart, thou causest thine ear to hearken,
 18To judge the orphan and the oppressed:{HR}He shall continue no more to terrify man from the earth. (Psa. 10:15‑18)
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Psa. 54:1‑7• 1To the chief musician, upon Neginoth ; an instruction of David, when the Ziphites went in and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us?{HR}O God, by thy name save me,{HR}By thy might judge (vindicate) me.
 2O God, hear my prayer;{HR}Give ear to the words of my mouth.
 3For strangers are risen up against me,{HR}And oppressors seek after my soul;{HR}They set not God before them. Selah.
 4Behold, God [is] a helper for me;{HR}The Lord [is] with them that uphold my soul.
 5He will requite the evil to my adversaries;{HR}In thy truth cut them off.
 6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice unto thee;{HR}I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, for [it is] good.
 7For out of all trouble he delivered me;{HR}And mine eye hath looked upon mine enemies. (Psa. 54:1‑7)
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Jer. 20:11‑13• 11But Jehovah is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
 12But, Jehovah of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.
 13Sing unto Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah; for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers. (Jer. 20:11‑13)
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2 Thess. 1:6• 6if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to those who trouble you, (2 Thess. 1:6)
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Rev. 6:10• 10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on those that dwell on the earth? (Rev. 6:10)
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Rev. 18:20• 20Rejoice over her, O heaven, and ye saints, and ye apostles, and ye prophets: for God hath judged your judgment on her. (Rev. 18:20)
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Luke 2:37• 37{i}and{/i} she was a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. (Luke 2:37)
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Psa. 88:1• 1A song, a psalm, for the sons of Korah. To the chief musician upon Mahalath and Leannoth; an instruction of Heman the Ezrahite.{HR}O Jehovah, God of my salvation,{HR}[By] day have I cried,{HR}And in the night before thee. (Psa. 88:1)
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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1 Tim. 5:5• 5Now she that is a widow indeed, and left desolate, hath set her hope on God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. (1 Tim. 5:5)
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2 Tim. 1:3• 3I thank God whom I serve from [my] forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications, (2 Tim. 1:3)
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Rev. 7:15• 15Therefore are they before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall tabernacle over them. (Rev. 7:15)
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Psa. 13:1‑2• 1To the chief musician, a Psalm of David.{HR}Until when, O Jehovah? Wilt thou forget me forever?{HR}Until when wilt thou bide thy face from me?
 2Until when shall I lay up counsels in my soul, grief in my heart daily?{HR}Until when shall mine enemy be lifted up above me? (Psa. 13:1‑2)
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Hab. 2:3• 3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. (Hab. 2:3)
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Heb. 10:35‑37• 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, the which hath great recompense.
 36For ye have need of endurance, that having done the will of God ye may receive the promise.
 37For yet a very little while: he that cometh will have come and will not delay. (Heb. 10:35‑37)
• God would avenge His elect, although, as to the exercise of their faith, He would, indeed, try it. (“Luke 18” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears longc as to them?

JND Translation Notes

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As "patience," Jas. 5.7,8.

W. Kelly Translation

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And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bearsa long as to them.

WK Translation Notes

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The Edd. read "and he bears." "Bearing" as the T. R. is found in some MSS.