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href="/bsb/luke/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When it arrives, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So it returns and finds that its former home is all swept and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having come, it finds <i>it</i> swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he cometh, he findeth <i>it</i> swept and garnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when he comes, he finds <i>it</i> swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when it comes, it finds the place swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Returning, it finds the house swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And returning, it finds the house swept and put in order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When it gets there and finds the place clean and fixed up, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When it comes, it finds the house swept clean and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So it goes back and finds the house clean and all fixed up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When it gets back home, it finds it swept clean and put in order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When it returns, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and when it comes, it finds the house swept clean and in good order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having come, it finds [it] swept and adorned;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having come, it finds <i>it</i> swept and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having come, it findeth it swept and adorned;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having come, he finds it swept and set in order.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he has arrived, he finds it swept clean and decorated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But upon returning, it finds it swept clean and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When it comes, it finds it swept and put in order.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if it should come and find it warm and well furnished,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And when it has come, it finds it swept and decorated.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he comes and finds it swept, and set in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And having come he finds it swept and beautified.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and coming, he findeth it swept and furnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and at his return he findeth it swept and garnished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and when it comes, it finds the house swept clean and in good order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And, coming, it finds it swept and decorated.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and when he cometh he findeth it swept and set in order.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/11-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4667" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">An Unclean Spirit Returns</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24</span>When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthon (V-APA-NNS) -- To come, go. ">On its return,</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuriskei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">it finds the house</a> <a href="/greek/4563.htm" title="4563: sesarōmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To sweep, cleanse by sweeping. From a derivative of sairo; meaning a broom; to sweep.">swept clean</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2885.htm" title="2885: kekosmēmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To put into order; I decorate, deck, adorn. From kosmos; to put in proper order, i.e. Decorate; specially, to snuff.">put in order.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Matthew 12:44</a></span><br />Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Matthew 12:43-45</a></span><br />When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. / Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. / Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-8.htm">Mark 5:8-13</a></span><br />For Jesus had already declared, “Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!” / “What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” / And he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of that region. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Matthew 8:28-34</a></span><br />When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” / In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-12</a></span><br />Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a></span><br />Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20</a></span><br />If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a></span><br />It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a></span><br />You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a></span><br />Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14</a></span><br />And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a></span><br />Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-34.htm">John 8:34</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a></span><br />So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he comes, he finds it swept and garnished.</p><p class="hdg">he findeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17-22</a></b></br> Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Psalm 36:3</a></b></br> The words of his mouth <i>are</i> iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, <i>and</i> to do good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-11.htm">Psalm 81:11,12</a></b></br> But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/luke/11-10.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Garnished</a> <a href="/luke/11-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/11-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/24-46.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/matthew/24-39.htm">Swept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/21-5.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Clean</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Garnished</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Swept</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On its return</b><br>This phrase refers to the unclean spirit that had previously left a person. In the broader context of <a href="/luke/11.htm">Luke 11</a>, Jesus is addressing the spiritual state of individuals and the dangers of a superficial or temporary change without true repentance and transformation. The return of the spirit suggests a cyclical pattern of sin and spiritual bondage, highlighting the need for vigilance and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to prevent such a return. This concept is echoed in <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a>, where the dangers of returning to former sins are discussed.<p><b>it finds the house</b><br>The "house" symbolizes the person's life or soul. In biblical literature, a house often represents one's inner life or spiritual state. This metaphor is used throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>, where Jesus speaks of building one's house on the rock versus the sand, illustrating the importance of a strong spiritual foundation.<p><b>swept clean</b><br>The phrase "swept clean" indicates that the person has undergone some form of moral or spiritual cleansing. However, this cleansing is superficial if not accompanied by a true change of heart and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The imagery of sweeping suggests an attempt to remove impurities, but without filling the void with righteousness, the effort is incomplete. This can be compared to the Pharisees' focus on outward purity without inward transformation, as criticized by Jesus in <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25-28</a>.<p><b>and put in order</b><br>This suggests an attempt to organize or reform one's life. However, without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, such order is temporary and vulnerable to spiritual attack. The phrase implies a semblance of control and discipline, yet it lacks the power and protection that comes from a genuine relationship with God. This is reminiscent of the parable of the ten virgins in <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a>, where preparedness and the presence of the Holy Spirit are crucial for true readiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this passage, providing teaching and insight into spiritual matters.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_unclean_spirit.htm">The Unclean Spirit</a></b><br>Represents evil or demonic forces that can inhabit a person.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>Symbolic of a person's life or soul, which can be occupied by spiritual forces.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_of_the_spirit.htm">The Return of the Spirit</a></b><br>An event where the unclean spirit returns to the person it once inhabited.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a></b><br>Jesus is addressing a crowd, including His disciples and others who are listening to His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Believers must remain vigilant and spiritually alert, understanding that evil forces seek to re-enter and disrupt their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_filling_the_house.htm">The Importance of Filling the House</a></b><br>It is not enough to simply clean out the evil; one must fill their life with the Holy Spirit and godly practices to prevent the return of evil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a></b><br>True transformation comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ, who empowers us to resist evil and live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> teaches us to guard our hearts, as it is the wellspring of life. This involves being mindful of what we allow into our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping to maintain spiritual health and resist evil influences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_personal_convictions.htm">What defines an abomination?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'bind_the_strongman'_mean.htm">What does 'bind the strongman' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_isaiah_11_6-7_align_with_science.htm">How can the claim that predator and prey will coexist peacefully (Isaiah 11:6-7) be reconciled with established scientific understanding of animal behavior?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/11-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">On its return,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλθὸν</span> <span class="translit">(elthon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">it finds [the house]</span><br /><span class="grk">εὑρίσκει</span> <span class="translit">(heuriskei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">swept clean</span><br /><span class="grk">σεσαρωμένον</span> <span class="translit">(sesarōmenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4563.htm">Strong's 4563: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sweep, cleanse by sweeping. From a derivative of sairo; meaning a broom; to sweep.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">put in order.</span><br /><span class="grk">κεκοσμημένον</span> <span class="translit">(kekosmēmenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put into order; I decorate, deck, adorn. From kosmos; to put in proper order, i.e. Decorate; specially, to snuff.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/11-25.htm">Luke 11:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/11-25.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 11:25 When he returns he finds it swept (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/11-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 11:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 11:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/11-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 11:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 11:26" /></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>