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Luke 23

Luke 23:34 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
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)
said
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
Jesus
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)
, Father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
q, forgive
aphiemi (Greek #863)
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
KJV usage: cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
Pronounce: af-ee'-ay-mee
Origin: from 575 and ἵημι (to send; an intensive form of εἶμι, to go)
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)
; for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
they know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
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
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
they do
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
. And
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)
they parted
diamerizo (Greek #1266)
to partition thoroughly (literally in distribution, figuratively in dissension)
KJV usage: cloven, divide, part.
Pronounce: dee-am-er-id'-zo
Origin: from 1223 and 3307
his
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)
raiment
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
himation (Greek #2440)
a dress (inner or outer)
KJV usage: apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.
Pronounce: him-at'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on)
, and cast
ballo (Greek #906)
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
KJV usage: arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare 4496.
Pronounce: bal'-lo
Origin: a primary verb
lots
kleros (Greek #2819)
a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
KJV usage: heritage, inheritance, lot, part.
Pronounce: klay'-ros
Origin: probably from 2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose
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Matt. 5:44• 44But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you, (Matt. 5:44)
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Acts 7:60• 60And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60)
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1 Cor. 4:12• 12and we toil, working with our own hands; reviled, we bless, persecuted, we suffer; (1 Cor. 4:12)

More on:

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Casting Lots,
Father,
Forgiveness,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Father.
Luke 23:47‑48• 47Now the centurion, seeing what took place, glorified God, saying, Certainly this [man] was righteous.
 48And all the crowds that came together for that sight, having beheld the things done, returned beating [their] breasts. (Luke 23:47‑48)
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Luke 6:27‑28• 27But I say unto you that hear, I say, Love your enemies, do good to those that hate you,
 28bless those that curse you, pray for those that use you despitefully. (Luke 6:27‑28)
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Gen. 50:17•  (Gen. 50:17)
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Psa. 106:16‑23•  (Psa. 106:16‑23)
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Matt. 5:44• 44But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you, (Matt. 5:44)
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Acts 7:60• 60And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60)
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Rom. 12:14• 14Bless those that persecute you; bless and curse not. (Rom. 12:14)
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1 Cor. 4:12• 12and we toil, working with our own hands; reviled, we bless, persecuted, we suffer; (1 Cor. 4:12)
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1 Peter 2:20‑23• 20For what glory [is it] if when ye sin and are buffeted ye shall endure? but if when ye do well and suffer ye shall endure, this [is] grace with God.
 21For to this were ye called; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow up his steps;
 22who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;
 23who when reviled did not again revile, when suffering did not threaten, but gave over to him that judgeth righteously; (1 Peter 2:20‑23)
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1 Peter 3:9• 9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, because hereunto ye were called, that ye should inherit blessing. (1 Peter 3:9)
they know not.
Luke 12:47‑48• 47But that bondman who knew his own lord's will, and had not prepared [himself], nor done his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes].
 48But he who knew [it] not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. And to everyone to whom much is given, much shall be required from him: and to whom [men] have committed much, they will ask from him the more. (Luke 12:47‑48)
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John 15:22‑24• 22If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
 23He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
 24If I did not among them the works which no other did, they had not had sin; but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. (John 15:22‑24)
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John 19:11• 11Jesus answered, Thou hadst no authority at all against me except it were given thee from above: on this account he that delivered me up to thee hath greater sin. (John 19:11)
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Acts 3:17• 17And now, brethren, I know that ye acted in ignorance, as also your rulers; (Acts 3:17)
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1 Cor. 2:8• 8which none of the rulers of the age knew (for, had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory), (1 Cor. 2:8)
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1 Tim. 1:13• 13though before I was a blasphemer and persecutor and doer of outrage. But I had mercy shown me because I did [it] ignorantly in unbelief; (1 Tim. 1:13)
And they.
Psa. 22:18•  (Psa. 22:18)
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Matt. 27:35‑36• 35{i}And having crucified him, they parted his clothes amongst [themselves], casting lots.{/i}
 36{i}And sitting down, they kept guard over him there.{/i} (Matt. 27:35‑36)
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Mark 15:24• 24And having crucified him, they part his garments, casting lots upon them, what each should take. (Mark 15:24)
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John 19:23‑24• 23The soldiers therefore, when they crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and the vest; but the vest was seamless from the top woven through the whole.
 24They said therefore unto one another, Let us not rend it, but let us draw lots for it whose it shall be; that the scripture might be fulfilled that saith, They parted my garments for themselves, and for my vesture they cast lots. The soldiers therefore did these things. (John 19:23‑24)
• The Lord intercedes for the unhappy people: they knew not what they did- intercession, to which Peter’s discourse to the Jews (Acts 3) is the remarkable answer by the Holy Spirit come down from heaven. (“Luke 23” by J.N. Darby)
• He desired the Father, in effect, that the sin of the people might be counted not as murder, for which there was no forgiveness, but as manslaughter, so that there might yet be available a city of refuge….An answer to that prayer was seen some fifty days later, when Peter in Jerusalem preached salvation through the risen Christ, and 3,000 souls fled for refuge. (“Luke 23” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.

W. Kelly Translation

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And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they doa. And, parting his garments, they cast lots.

WK Translation Notes

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Though some Edd. discredit this verse as far as "do" on the strength of some MSS., the words are attested by many other MSS. and are accepted by other Edd.