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And He said to them, "It is enough." <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> They said, &#8220Lord, look, here are two swords.&#8221 And He said to them, &#8220It is enough.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.” “That is enough! ” he told them. <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Lord,&#8221 they said, &#8220look, here are two swords.&#8221 &#8220Enough of that!&#8221 He told them. <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciples said, "Lord, here are two swords!" "Enough of that!" Jesus replied. <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The disciples said, "Lord, look! Here are two swords!" Then Jesus said to them, "That's enough!" <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> The disciples said, "Look! Here are two swords, Lord!" "That is enough!" he replied. <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So they said, "Lord, look! Here are two swords." He answered them, "Enough of that!" <a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So they said, ?Look, Lord, here are two swords.? ?That is enough,? He answered. <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> So they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." Then he told them, "It is enough." <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He said to them, "That is enough." <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Master, here are two swords," they exclaimed. "That is enough," He replied. <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they said, “Lord, behold, here [are] two swords”; and He said to them, “It is sufficient.” <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough." <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they said, 'Sir, lo, here are two swords;' and he said to them, 'It is sufficient.' <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they said, Lord, behold, two swords here. And he said to them, It is enough.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they said: Lord, behold here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough. <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.” <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they said, “Lord, look, there are two swords here.” But he replied, “It is enough!” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they said to him, Our Lord, behold here are two swords. He said to them, That is enough. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were saying to him, 'Our Lord, behold, here are two swords.' He said to them, 'They are enough.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they said: Lord, behold, here are two swords. He said to them: It is enough.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said to them, <FR>It is sufficient.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords, and he said to them, It is enough.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Lord, said they, you see, we have two swords, he reply'd, that's enough. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Master, here are two swords," they exclaimed. "That is enough," He replied. <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." And He said to them, <FR>"It is enough."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they said, Lord, behold here are two swords. And He said unto them, <FR>It is enough.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/22-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial</a> …37For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.” 38<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</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 said,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">here are</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-NFP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairai (N-NFP) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">swords.”</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“That is</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: Hikanon (Adj-NNS) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">enough,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He answered.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- 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> 39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51-52</a> At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. / “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10-11</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34</a> Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.” <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a> For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12-17</a> 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. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. / Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, ... <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">1 Peter 4:1</a> Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Revelation 13:10</a> “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6</a> For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. <a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6</a> May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, <a href="/jeremiah/48-10.htm">Jeremiah 48:10</a> Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.It.<a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a> Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword… <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3,4</a> For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-11.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/20-16.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Sufficient</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Swords</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/john/1-29.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/6-7.htm">Sufficient</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Swords</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” In this passage, the disciples respond to Jesus' earlier instruction to buy a sword if they do not have one. The mention of "two swords" indicates a literal understanding of Jesus' words, which may have been intended metaphorically to prepare them for the spiritual battles ahead. The disciples' readiness to show the swords reflects their misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, which was not to establish an earthly kingdom through violence. The presence of swords among the disciples also highlights the tension and danger of the times, as they were in Jerusalem during the Passover, a period of heightened political and religious activity. The swords symbolize the disciples' attempt to rely on human means for protection, contrasting with Jesus' teaching on reliance on God.“That is enough,” He answered. Jesus' response, "That is enough," can be interpreted as a rebuke or a dismissal of the disciples' literal interpretation. It suggests that Jesus was not advocating for armed resistance but was instead emphasizing the sufficiency of spiritual preparedness. This phrase may also indicate Jesus' awareness of the impending events, where physical weapons would be of no use. The statement aligns with Jesus' teachings on peace and non-violence, as seen in His earlier instructions to turn the other cheek and love one's enemies. Additionally, this response foreshadows the events in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus rebukes Peter for using a sword to defend Him, further underscoring the message that His kingdom is not of this world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing His disciples for the events that will soon unfold, including His arrest and crucifixion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are present with Him during this conversation. They are trying to understand Jesus' instructions and prepare for what is to come. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events are taking place, significant as the center of Jewish religious life and the location of Jesus' impending crucifixion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a> The broader context of this passage, where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples and gives them important teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_swords.htm">The Swords</a> Physical weapons mentioned by the disciples, symbolizing a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the nature of the kingdom He is establishing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/m/misunderstanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Misunderstanding Jesus' Mission</a> The disciples' focus on physical swords reflects a common misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. Jesus' response, "That is enough," suggests a redirection from physical to spiritual preparation. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Jesus' teachings often emphasize spiritual readiness over physical preparedness. Believers are called to equip themselves with spiritual tools, such as prayer and the Word of God. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_jesus'_kingdom.htm">The Nature of Jesus' Kingdom</a> Jesus' kingdom is not advanced through violence or force. Christians are called to live out the values of the kingdom through love, peace, and righteousness. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> Jesus' response can also be seen as a call to trust in God's provision and protection, rather than relying on human means. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Role of Scripture in Spiritual Warfare</a> The "sword of the Spirit" is a metaphor for the Word of God, which is the primary tool for spiritual warfare and growth in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_gun_control.htm">What is the Bible's stance on gun control?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">In Luke 22:36, why does Jesus instruct His followers to buy swords if His message is peace? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples to sell their cloaks and buy swords (Luke 22:36)?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_philippians_4_19.htm">Why does Jesus deny some who call him 'Lord'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) Behold, here are two swords.--Peter, we find, had one (<a href="/john/18-10.htm" title="Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.">John 18:10</a>); we can only conjecture who had the other. Possibly, Andrew; possibly, one of "the sons of thunder."It is enough.--Here again there is a touch of grave irony. The "two swords" were enough, and more than enough, for Him who did not mean them to use the swords at all. The word for "enough" may be noted as used far more often by St. Luke than in the other Gospels. The mystical interpretation which sees in the two swords the symbol of the spiritual and temporal authority committed to St. Peter, and to the Pope as his successor, stands on a level with that which finds the relations of the Church and the State foreshadowed in the "two great lights" of <a href="/genesis/1-16.htm" title="And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.">Genesis 1:16</a>. Both are simply the dreams of a diseased fancy, and find their fit home at last in the limbo of vanities.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. As so often, the disciples took their Master's words with curious literalness, and, as a reply, produced two swords, as if these two poor weapons could help them in the coming times of sore need. If they were to stand firm in the long trial-season which lay before them, they must surely provide themselves with very different weapons to these; their arms in the campaign of the future must be forged in no earthly workshop. But our Lord sadly declined then to enter into further explanation. His meaning would be all clear to them soon, so he closed the dialogue with the words, "It is enough." This verse was curiously perverted in the famous Bull of Pope Boniface VIII., "Unam sanctam," to prove his possession of both secular and spiritual power: "Dicentibus apostolis, ecce gladii duo, in Ecclesia scilicet, quum apostoli loquereutur, non respondit Dominus nimis esse, sed satis... Uterque ergo in potestate est Ecclesiae, spiritualis scilicet gladius et materialis." <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they said, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Look, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. here [are] ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. swords.” μάχαιραι (machairai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. “That is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. enough,” Ἱκανόν (Hikanon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. He answered. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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