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Luke 9:47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
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Version</a></span><br />Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, having known the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set it by Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand next to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, took a little child and had him stand next to Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he had a child stand there beside him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he took a little child and had him stand beside him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he took a child, stood him by his side, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, seeing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand by His side<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus, having known the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set it by Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus, having seen the reflection of their heart, having taken up a child, set it by himself,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus knew the reasoning of their heart, and he took a boy and made him stand by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Yeshua knew the thought of their heart, and he took a boy and he stood him by him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand by His side<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their heart, taking a child, placed it by Himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus knowing the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by Him, and said unto them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/9-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3951" 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/9.htm">The Greatest in the Kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46</span>Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. <span class="reftext">47</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">knowing</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/1261.htm" title="1261: dialogismon (N-AMS) -- From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.">thoughts</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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts,</a> <a href="/greek/1949.htm" title="1949: epilabomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To lay hold of, take hold of, seize (sometimes with beneficent, sometimes with hostile, intent). "></a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: estēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">had</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-ANS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">a little child stand</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">beside</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">48</span>And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”…<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/18-2.htm">Matthew 18:2-4</a></span><br />Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Mark 9:36-37</a></span><br />Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14</a></span><br />But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Mark 10:14-15</a></span><br />But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Proverbs 21:2</a></span><br />All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a></span><br />I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,</p><p class="hdg">perceiving.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22</a></b></br> But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Luke 7:39,40</a></b></br> Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw <i>it</i>, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman <i>this is</i> that toucheth him: for she is a sinner… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-2.htm">Psalm 139:2,23</a></b></br> Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off… </p><p class="hdg">took.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-2.htm">Matthew 18:2-4</a></b></br> And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Matthew 19:13-15</a></b></br> Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put <i>his</i> hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Mark 10:14,15</a></b></br> But when Jesus saw <i>it</i>, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/9-41.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/5-24.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/luke/9-22.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Small</a> <a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/9-32.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/6-8.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/10-27.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/luke/14-4.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/luke/9-50.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/18-34.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/luke/9-50.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Small</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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'; 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The Greek name "Ἰησοῦς" (Iēsous) is derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This highlights Jesus' divine mission to bring salvation to humanity. In the context of this passage, Jesus is portrayed as the omniscient teacher, aware of the inner thoughts and intentions of those around Him, emphasizing His divine nature and authority.<p><b>knowing the thoughts</b><br />The Greek word for "knowing" is "εἰδώς" (eidōs), which implies a deep, intuitive understanding. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but penetrates to the core of human intentions and desires. The phrase underscores Jesus' divine omniscience, as He perceives the unspoken thoughts of His disciples. This ability to discern thoughts is a testament to His divine insight and wisdom, setting Him apart from ordinary human teachers.<p><b>of their hearts</b><br />The term "hearts" in Greek is "καρδία" (kardia), which in biblical terms often refers to the center of human emotion, will, and intellect. It is the seat of moral and spiritual life. In this context, the "hearts" of the disciples are being scrutinized by Jesus, revealing their inner motivations and desires. This examination of the heart is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God looks beyond outward appearances to the true nature of a person.<p><b>had a little child</b><br />The Greek word for "child" is "παιδίον" (paidion), which refers to a young child or infant. In the cultural and historical context of the time, children were considered low in social status and without power or influence. By choosing a child, Jesus is making a profound statement about the values of the Kingdom of God, where humility and innocence are exalted over ambition and status.<p><b>stand beside Him</b><br />The act of having the child stand beside Jesus is symbolic. The Greek word "παραστήσας" (parastēsas) means to place or set beside. This gesture is a visual representation of the teaching Jesus is about to impart. By placing the child beside Him, Jesus is elevating the child's status and using this moment to teach His disciples about the nature of true greatness in the Kingdom of God. It is a call to embrace humility and to serve others, reflecting the values that Jesus Himself embodied.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(47) <span class= "bld">Took a child.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">laid hold on.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/9-47.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">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">knowing</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰδὼς</span> <span class="translit">(eidōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thoughts</span><br /><span class="grk">διαλογισμὸν</span> <span class="translit">(dialogismon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1261.htm">Strong's 1261: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hearts,</span><br /><span class="grk">καρδίας</span> <span class="translit">(kardias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔστησεν</span> <span class="translit">(estēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a little child {stand}</span><br /><span class="grk">παιδίον</span> <span class="translit">(paidion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beside</span><br /><span class="grk">παρ’</span> <span class="translit">(par’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(heautō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/9-47.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:47 Jesus perceiving the reasoning of their hearts (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:48" /></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>