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His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob to the ages. And of His kingdom there will be no end!" <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His kingdom will have no end.” <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and there will be no end of His kingdom.” <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob (Israel) forever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end.” <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He will rule the people of Israel forever, and his kingdom will never end." <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Your son will be king of Jacob's people forever, and his kingdom will never end." <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and he will be the king of the descendants of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end!" <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end." <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!? <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end." <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom." <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and He will be King over the House of Jacob for the Ages, and of His Kingdom there will be no end." <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob for all ages; and of His kingdom there will be no end.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He will reign over the house of Jacob to the ages. And of His kingdom there will be no end!" <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he shall reign over the house of Jacob to the ages; and of his reign there shall be no end.' <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his kingdom shall have no end.” <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he will rule over the house of Jacob for ever; and there will be no limit to his kingdom. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he will reign over the house of Jaqob eternally and to his Kingdom there will not be an end.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His Kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he shall reign over the house of Jacob, and of his kingdom there shall be no end." <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and He will be King over the House of Jacob for the Ages, and of His Kingdom there will be no end." <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of His Kingdom there shall be no end." <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=274" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells Jesus' Birth</a> …32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, 33<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: basileusei (V-FIA-3S) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">He will reign</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">house</a> <a href="/greek/2384.htm" title="2384: Iakōb (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.">of Jacob</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">never</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-NNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">end!”</a> 34“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a> And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a> He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a> Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” <a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36-37</a> his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/ezekiel/37-25.htm">Ezekiel 37:25</a> They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Micah 4:7</a> And I will make the lame into a remnant, the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a> But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.” <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30-31</a> But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3-4</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.he.<a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6</a> Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.<a href="/psalms/89-35.htm">Psalm 89:35-37</a> Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David… <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a> And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.the.<a href="/romans/9-6.htm">Romans 9:6</a> Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.<a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a> And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">End</a> <a href="/luke/1-55.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/luke/1-40.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Rule</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. This phrase refers to the eternal kingship of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine authority and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. The "house of Jacob" signifies the nation of Israel, tracing back to the patriarch Jacob, also known as Israel. This connects to the Davidic Covenant in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>, where God promises David that his throne will be established forever. Jesus, as a descendant of David, fulfills this promise, as seen in genealogies in <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>. The concept of reigning "forever" underscores the eternal nature of Christ's kingdom, contrasting with the temporary reigns of earthly kings. This eternal reign is further supported by prophecies in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>, which speak of an everlasting dominion.His kingdom will never end!” This statement highlights the perpetual and unending nature of Christ's kingdom, distinguishing it from all earthly kingdoms that rise and fall. The idea of an everlasting kingdom is rooted in the promises made to David and is a central theme in messianic prophecies. <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Daniel 2:44</a> speaks of a kingdom set up by God that will never be destroyed, aligning with this declaration. The New Testament further elaborates on this concept, with <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> proclaiming that the kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever. This eternal kingdom is not limited by time or space and is characterized by righteousness, peace, and justice, as described in <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a>. The assurance of an unending kingdom offers hope and certainty to believers, affirming the ultimate victory and sovereignty of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of this verse, prophesied to reign eternally. His kingship is both spiritual and eternal, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_jacob.htm">House of Jacob</a> Refers to the nation of Israel, the descendants of Jacob (also known as Israel). This term emphasizes the continuity of God's promises to His chosen people. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gabriel's_announcement.htm">Gabriel's Announcement</a> This verse is part of the angel Gabriel's message to Mary, announcing the birth of Jesus and His divine mission. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who receives the angelic message about her son's eternal reign. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> Represents the spiritual reign of God through Christ, which is established in the hearts of believers and will be fully realized in the future.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/eternal_kingship_of_christ.htm">Eternal Kingship of Christ</a> Jesus' reign is not limited by time or earthly constraints. Believers can find assurance in His unending authority and sovereignty. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The birth and reign of Jesus fulfill numerous Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_kingdom.htm">Spiritual Kingdom</a> Christ's kingdom is not of this world but is established in the hearts of those who follow Him. Believers are called to live as citizens of this eternal kingdom. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> The promise of an everlasting kingdom provides hope and assurance to believers, encouraging them to remain steadfast in faith amidst life's challenges. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_submission.htm">Call to Submission</a> Recognizing Jesus as King calls for a response of submission and obedience to His will, aligning our lives with His eternal purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/is_porn_called_a_sin_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'House of Jacob' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'house_of_jacob'_mean.htm">What does "House of Jacob" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_use_'james',_not_'jacob',_in_the_bible.htm">Why is "James" used instead of "Jacob" in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david's_eternal_throne_promised.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 17:11–14 speak of an eternal throne for David’s line when the historical monarchy in Judah ended? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever.--Here, again, the apparent promise is that of a kingdom restored to Israel such as the disciples expected even after the Resurrection (<a href="/acts/1-6.htm" title="When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?">Acts 1:6</a>). It needed to be interpreted by events before men could see that it was fulfilled in the history of Christendom as the true Israel of God (<a href="/romans/9-6.htm" title="Not as though the word of God has taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:">Romans 9:6</a>; <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm" title="And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and on the Israel of God.">Galatians 6:16</a>).Of his kingdom there shall be no end.--The words of St. Paul, in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/15-24.htm" title="Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.">1Corinthians 15:24-28</a>, seem at first to point to a limit of time when the kingdom of the Christ shall find an end, but a closer study of his meaning shows that he is speaking of that kingdom as involving contest with the hostile forces of evil. The exercise of sovereignty may, in this sense, cease when all conflict is over, but it ceases by being perfected, not by passing away after the fashion of earthly kingdoms. The delegated or mediatorial headship of the Christ is merged in the absolute unity of the monarchy of God. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He will reign βασιλεύσει (basileusei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. over ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. house οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. of Jacob Ἰακὼβ (Iakōb) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2384.htm">Strong's 2384: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites. forever. αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. will ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. never οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. end!” τέλος (telos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-33.htm">Luke 1:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-33.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:33 And he will reign over the house (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>