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Mt. 6:26 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Behold
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
emblepo (Greek #1689)
to look on, i.e. (relatively) to observe fixedly, or (absolutely) to discern clearly
KJV usage: behold, gaze up, look upon, (could) see.
Pronounce: em-blep'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 991
the fowls
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
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
peteinon (Greek #4071)
a flying animal, i.e. bird
KJV usage: bird, fowl.
Pronounce: pet-i-non'
Origin: neuter of a derivative of 4072
of the air
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
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
: for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
they sow
speiro (Greek #4687)
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sow(- er), receive seed.
Pronounce: spi'-ro
Origin: probably strengthened from 4685 (through the idea of extending)
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
, neither
oude (Greek #3761)
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
KJV usage: neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
Pronounce: oo-deh'
Origin: from 3756 and 1161
do they reap
therizo (Greek #2325)
to harvest
KJV usage: reap.
Pronounce: ther-id'-zo
Origin: from 2330 (in the sense of the crop)
, nor
oude (Greek #3761)
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
KJV usage: neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
Pronounce: oo-deh'
Origin: from 3756 and 1161
gather
sunago (Greek #4863)
to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
KJV usage: + accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
Pronounce: soon-ag'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 71
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
barns
apotheke (Greek #596)
a repository, i.e. granary
KJV usage: barn, garner.
Pronounce: ap-oth-ay'-kay
Origin: from 659
; yet
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
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
heavenly
ouranios (Greek #3770)
celestial, i.e. belonging to or coming from the sky
KJV usage: heavenly.
Pronounce: oo-ran'-ee-os
Origin: from 3772
Father
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
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
l feedeth
trepho (Greek #5142)
properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
KJV usage: bring up, feed, nourish.
Pronounce: tref'-o
Origin: a primary verb (properly, τρέφω; but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution)
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)
. Are
diaphero (Greek #1308)
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV usage: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
Pronounce: dee-af-er'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 5342
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
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
much
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
better
diaphero (Greek #1308)
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
KJV usage: be better, carry, differ from, drive up and down, be (more) excellent, make matter, publish, be of more value.
Pronounce: dee-af-er'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 5342
than they
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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Job 38:41• 41¿Quién preparó al cuervo su alimento, Cuando sus pollos claman á Dios, Bullendo de un lado á otro por carecer de comida? (Job 38:41)
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Lc. 12:24• 24Considerad los cuervos, que ni siembran, ni siegan; que ni tienen cillero, ni alfolí; y Dios los alimenta. ¿Cuánto de más estima sois vosotros que las aves? (Lc. 12:24)
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Sower; Sowing

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the fowls.
Mt. 10:29‑31• 29¿No se venden dos pajarillos por un cuarto? Con todo, ni uno de ellos cae á tierra sin vuestro Padre.
 30Pues aun vuestros cabellos están todos contados.
 31Así que, no temáis: más valéis vosotros que muchos pajarillos. (Mt. 10:29‑31)
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Gn. 1:29‑31• 29Y dijo Dios: He aquí que os he dado toda hierba que da simiente, que está sobre la haz de toda la tierra; y todo árbol en que hay fruto de árbol que da simiente, seros ha para comer.
 30Y á toda bestia de la tierra, y á todas las aves de los cielos, y á todo lo que se mueve sobre la tierra, en que hay vida, toda hierba verde les será para comer: y fué así.
 31Y vió Dios todo lo que había hecho, y he aquí que era bueno en gran manera. Y fué la tarde y la mañana el día sexto. (Gn. 1:29‑31)
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Job 35:11• 11Que nos enseña más que á las bestias de la tierra, Y nos hace sabios más que las aves del cielo? (Job 35:11)
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Job 38:41• 41¿Quién preparó al cuervo su alimento, Cuando sus pollos claman á Dios, Bullendo de un lado á otro por carecer de comida? (Job 38:41)
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Sal. 104:11‑12,27‑28• 11Abrevan á todas las bestias del campo: Quebrantan su sed los asnos montaraces.
 12Junto á aquellos habitarán las aves de los cielos; Entre las ramas dan voces.
 27Todos ellos esperan en ti, Para que les des su comida á su tiempo.
 28Les das, recogen; Abres tu mano, hártanse de bien. (Sal. 104:11‑12,27‑28)
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Sal. 145:15‑16• 15Los ojos de todos esperan en ti, Y tú les das su comida en su tiempo.
 16Abres tu mano, Y colmas de bendición á todo viviente. (Sal. 145:15‑16)
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Sal. 147:9• 9El da á la bestia su mantenimiento, Y á los hijos de los cuervos que claman. (Sal. 147:9)
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Lc. 12:6‑7,24‑31• 6¿No se venden cinco pajarillos por dos blancas? pues ni uno de ellos está olvidado delante de Dios.
 7Y aun los cabellos de vuestra cabeza están todos contados. No temáis pues: de más estima sois que muchos pajarillos.
 24Considerad los cuervos, que ni siembran, ni siegan; que ni tienen cillero, ni alfolí; y Dios los alimenta. ¿Cuánto de más estima sois vosotros que las aves?
 25¿Y quién de vosotros podrá con afán añadir á su estatura un codo?
 26Pues si no podéis aun lo que es menos, ¿para qué estaréis afanosos de lo demás?
 27Considerad los lirios, cómo crecen: no labran, ni hilan; y os digo, que ni Salomón con toda su gloria se vistió como uno de ellos.
 28Y si así viste Dios á la hierba, que hoy está en el campo, y mañana es echada en el horno; ¿cuánto más á vosotros, hombres de poca fe?
 29Vosotros, pues, no procuréis qué hayáis de comer, ó qué hayáis de beber: ni estéis en ansiosa perplejidad.
 30Porque todas estas cosas buscan las gentes del mundo; que vuestro Padre sabe que necesitáis estas cosas.
 31Mas procurad el reino de Dios, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas. (Lc. 12:6‑7,24‑31)
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Mt. 6:32• 32Porque los Gentiles buscan todas estas cosas: que vuestro Padre celestial sabe que de todas estas cosas habéis menester. (Mt. 6:32)
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Mt. 7:9• 9¿Qué hombre hay de vosotros, á quien si su hijo pidiere pan, le dará una piedra? (Mt. 7:9)
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Lc. 12:32• 32No temáis, manada pequeña; porque al Padre ha placido daros el reino. (Lc. 12:32)
• He takes instances from the outward world to show how God may be confided in to accomplish His own purposes best. (“Remarks on Matthew 6” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Look at the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into granaries, and your heavenly Father nourishes them. Are *ye* not much more excellent than they?

W. Kelly Translation

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Look at the birds of the heavens, that they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father nourisheth thema. Are ye not more excellent than theyb?

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "feedeth them."
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Or, "Are not ye of much more value than they?"