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Luke 19:34 "The Lord needs it," they answered.
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chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They replied, “The Lord needs it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The Lord needs it,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they said, "The Lord has need of it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they said, “The Lord has need of him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They said, “The Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They said, “The Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They said, “The Lord needs it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The Lord needs it,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Lord needs it,” they said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They answered, "The Lord needs it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The disciples answered, "The Lord needs it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"The Master needs it," they answered, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The disciples answered, "The Lord needs it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?The Lord needs it,? they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They replied, "The Lord needs it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They said, "Because the Lord needs it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and they replied, "The Master needs it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They said, “The Lord needs it.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, “The LORD has need of it”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they said, "The Lord has need of it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they said, 'The Lord hath need of it;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord has need of him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But they said: Because the Lord hath need of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So they said, “Because the Lord has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They answered, “The Master has need of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, “The Lord needs it.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they said to them, Our Lord needs it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they said to them, “He is needed for Our Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />They replied: The Lord has need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they answer'd, because the Lord has occasion for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and they replied, "The Master needs it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they said, The Lord hath need of him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and they answered, The Lord hath need of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/19-34.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=7691" 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/19.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></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.">“The</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">needs</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.">it,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they answered.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">35</span>Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.…<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/21-3.htm">Matthew 21:3</a></span><br />If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-3.htm">Mark 11:3</a></span><br />If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-14.htm">John 12:14-15</a></span><br />Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Matthew 21:2</a></span><br />saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Mark 11:2</a></span><br />and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-13</a></span><br />The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">1 Samuel 10:7</a></span><br />When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">1 Samuel 10:9</a></span><br />As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a></span><br />Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10-11</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a></span><br />Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25-26</a></span><br />O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-6.htm">Matthew 21:6-7</a></span><br />So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. / They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Mark 11:4-6</a></span><br />So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it, / and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they said, The Lord has need of him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></b></br> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he <i>is</i> just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35</a></b></br> If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-16.htm">John 12:16</a></b></br> These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and <i>that</i> they had done these things unto him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Needs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Needs</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-11.htm">The ten minas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">weeps over it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-45.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/19.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/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The Lord needs it,</b><br>This phrase is a direct response from the disciples to those questioning why they are untying the colt. It reflects the authority of Jesus, who is often referred to as "the Lord" in the New Testament, emphasizing His divine sovereignty. The use of "Lord" here can be seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This act signifies Jesus' messianic role and His fulfillment of prophecy. The phrase also highlights the concept of divine ownership and purpose, suggesting that everything ultimately belongs to God and is used for His purposes.<p><b>they answered.</b><br>The disciples' response is immediate and obedient, reflecting their trust in Jesus' instructions. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where followers of Christ are called to act in faith, even when the reasons are not fully understood. The context of this event is Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a significant moment in His ministry that leads to His crucifixion and resurrection. The disciples' compliance without hesitation serves as a model for Christian discipleship, emphasizing the importance of following Christ's commands with confidence in His divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. His instructions to the disciples demonstrate His divine authority and foreknowledge.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>They are tasked by Jesus to fetch a colt for His entry into Jerusalem. Their obedience and faith are crucial in fulfilling Jesus' instructions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_owners_of_the_colt.htm">The Owners of the Colt</a></b><br>These individuals are not named, but their willingness to release the colt upon hearing "The Lord needs it" signifies their recognition of Jesus' authority or the disciples' persuasive faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Jesus is heading, symbolizing the fulfillment of prophecy and the coming of the Messiah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_colt.htm">The Colt</a></b><br>A young donkey that Jesus rides into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> about the King coming in humility.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_and_obedience.htm">Divine Authority and Obedience</a></b><br>Jesus' command and the disciples' obedience illustrate the importance of recognizing and submitting to divine authority in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The disciples acted on faith, trusting Jesus' instructions without question. This teaches us to act in faith even when the outcome is not immediately clear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_the_lord's_needs.htm">Recognizing the Lord's Needs</a></b><br>The owners' willingness to release the colt upon hearing "The Lord needs it" challenges us to be ready to offer our resources for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a colt fulfills prophecy, reminding us of God's faithfulness and the reliability of His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_of_the_king.htm">Humility of the King</a></b><br>Jesus' choice of a donkey, a symbol of peace and humility, contrasts with worldly expectations of power, teaching us about the nature of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/rich_and_poor__what_after_death.htm">What happens to the rich and poor after death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_79_10_align_with_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the vengeance implied in Psalm 79:10 with the Bible's overall teaching on mercy and forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_unique_angelic_feeding_in_1_kings_19.htm">Why does God's direct intervention through angelic feeding appear uniquely in this chapter and not elsewhere in Elijah's ministry, leading to questions about consistency? (1 Kings 19:5-7)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/19-34.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">“The</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(Ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative 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">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριος</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">needs</span><br /><span class="grk">χρείαν</span> <span class="translit">(chreian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it,”</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<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">they answered.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπαν</span> <span class="translit">(eipan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/19-34.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 19:34 They said The Lord needs it (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/19-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 19:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 19:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/19-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 19:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 19:35" /></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>