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and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone asking you, and from the <i>one</i> taking away what <i>is</i> yours, do not ask <i>it</i> back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask <i>them</i> not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask <i>them</i> back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand <i>it</i> back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks of you. Whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and from someone who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don&#8217t ask for them back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks and don't ask people to return what they have taken from you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don't insist on getting it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you for something, and when someone takes what is yours, do not ask for it back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To every one who asks, give; and from him who takes away your property, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And to everyone who is asking of you, be giving; and from him who is taking away your goods, do not be asking again;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone asking you, and from the <i>one</i> taking away what <i>is</i> yours, do not ask <i>it</i> back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to every one asking thee, do thou give; and from him taking away thy things, re-demand not.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Give to every one that asketh thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But distribute to all who ask of you. And do not ask again of him who takes away what is yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Give to every one who asks you; and from him who takes away what is yours, do not demand it back again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Give to everyone who asks you and do not demand from him who takes what is yours.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Give to every one that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods, ask them not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Give to every one asking thee, and turn not away from the one taking thy possessions,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />give to all that ask: and if a man takes away your goods, don't demand them again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />To every one who asks, give; and from him who takes away your property, do not demand it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>"Give to every one who asks of you; and of him who takes away your goods, ask <i>them</i> not back.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>give to him that asketh thee, and from him that taketh thy goods <Fr><i>on loan</i><FR> demand nothing.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/6-30.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=2312" 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/6.htm">Love Your Enemies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didou (V-PMA-2S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">Give</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to everyone who</a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitounti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">asks</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">if anyone</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: airontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">takes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/4674.htm" title="4674: sa (PPro-AN2P) -- Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine.">yours,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">do not</a> <a href="/greek/523.htm" title="523: apaitei (V-PMA-2S) -- To ask back, ask what is my due, demand back. From apo and aiteo; to demand back.">demand it back.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">31</span>Do to others as you would have them do to you.…<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/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a></span><br />Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-26.htm">Proverbs 21:26</a></span><br />All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a></span><br />On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a></span><br />Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a></span><br />Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.</p><p class="hdg">Give.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></b></br> Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Luke 11:41</a></b></br> But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a></b></br> Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.</p><p class="hdg">and.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Exodus 22:26,27</a></b></br> If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Nehemiah 5:1-19</a></b></br> And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a></b></br> And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-13.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/5-37.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Property</a> <a href="/mark/12-15.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/malachi/3-9.htm">Robbing</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/luke/12-55.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/6-43.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/9-5.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">Robbing</a> <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/luke/6.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Give</b><br />The Greek word used here is "δίδου" (didou), which is an imperative form of "δίδωμι" (didōmi), meaning to give or to grant. This command is not merely a suggestion but a directive that reflects the heart of Christian generosity. In the historical context of Jesus' time, giving was a radical act of love and selflessness, especially in a society where resources were scarce. This call to give is a reflection of God's own generosity towards humanity, encouraging believers to mirror His grace and provision.<p><b>to everyone</b><br />The phrase "to everyone" emphasizes the universality of the command. The Greek "παντί" (panti) means every or all, indicating no exceptions. This inclusivity challenges believers to extend their generosity beyond their comfort zones, reaching out to all people regardless of their status or relationship. It reflects the indiscriminate love of God, who gives rain and sunshine to both the just and the unjust (<a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a>).<p><b>who asks you</b><br />The act of asking implies a need or a request. The Greek "αἰτοῦντί" (aitounti) suggests a continuous action, indicating that believers should be prepared to respond to ongoing needs. This phrase calls Christians to be attentive and responsive to the needs of others, fostering a community where love and support are actively practiced.<p><b>and if anyone takes</b><br />The word "takes" comes from the Greek "αἴρει" (airei), which means to take up or carry away. This implies an action that might be against one's will or without permission. Historically, this could refer to situations of theft or coercion, common in a time of Roman occupation and social unrest. Jesus' teaching here challenges the natural human inclination towards retaliation or justice, urging a response of grace instead.<p><b>what is yours</b><br />This phrase acknowledges personal ownership and the natural attachment to one's possessions. The Greek "τὰ σὰ" (ta sa) refers to one's own things. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the tension between earthly possessions and heavenly treasures. Believers are reminded that their true wealth lies not in material goods but in their relationship with God and their eternal inheritance.<p><b>do not demand it back</b><br />The Greek "μὴ ἀπαίτει" (mē apaitei) is a strong prohibition against seeking restitution. This command goes against the cultural norms of justice and retribution, promoting a radical form of forgiveness and trust in God's provision. It reflects the teaching of Jesus on turning the other cheek and loving one's enemies, emphasizing the transformative power of grace and mercy in the believer's life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">Give to every man that asketh of thee.</span>--See Note on <a href="/matthew/5-42.htm" title="Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not you away.">Matthew 5:42</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give</span> <span class="cmt_word">to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again</span>. Here, again, it is clear that faithfully to cling to the literal interpretation would be utterly to ignore the true spirit of the Lord's words here, where he sets forth his sublime ideal of a charity which ignores its own rights and knows no limits to its self-sacrifice. Augustine quaintly suggests that in the words themselves will be found the limitation required. "'Give to every man,' but not <span class="accented">everything</span>,' suggesting that in many cases a medicine for the hurt of the soul would better carry out the words of the Lord than the gift of material help for the needs of the body ('Serm.' 359.). But such ingenious exposition, after all, is needless. What the Lord inculcated here was that broad, unselfish generosity which acts as though it really believed those other beautiful words of Jesus, that "it is more blessed to give than to receive." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/6-30.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">Give</span><br /><span class="grk">δίδου</span> <span class="translit">(didou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> </span><span class="str2">To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to everyone who</span><br /><span class="grk">παντὶ</span> <span class="translit">(panti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">asks</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰτοῦντί</span> <span class="translit">(aitounti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="grk">σε</span> <span class="translit">(se)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</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">[if anyone]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive 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">takes</span><br /><span class="grk">αἴροντος</span> <span class="translit">(airontos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To raise, lift up, take away, remove. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">what [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<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">yours,</span><br /><span class="grk">σὰ</span> <span class="translit">(sa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4674.htm">Strong's 4674: </a> </span><span class="str2">Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{do} not</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">demand [it] back.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπαίτει</span> <span class="translit">(apaitei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_523.htm">Strong's 523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ask back, ask what is my due, demand back. 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