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<a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> that the blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation, <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation, <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> so that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation, <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in order that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation, <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation, <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that charges may be brought against this generation [holding them responsible] for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world, <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that this generation may be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world — <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that this generation may be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world — <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You people living today will be punished for all the prophets who have been murdered since the beginning of the world. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the people living now will be charged with the murder of every prophet since the world was made. <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> So the people of this time will be punished for the murder of all the prophets killed since the creation of the world, <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> so those living today will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that was shed since the foundation of the world, <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> so that this generation may be held accountable for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That the blood of all the prophets, which hath been shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that the blood of all the Prophets, that is being shed from the creation of the world onwards, may be required from the present generation. <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that the blood of all the prophets, that is being poured forth from the foundation of the world, may be required from this generation— <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that the blood of all the prophets having been poured out from the foundation of the world might be charged against this generation, <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that the blood of all the prophets, that is being poured forth from the foundation of the world, may be required from this generation; <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That the blood of all the prophets shed from the foundation of the world be required of this generation;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That the blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation, <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that the blood of all the Prophets, which has been shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation: <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> in order that this generation might be charged with the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that this generation may be charged with the blood of all the prophets shed since the foundation of the world,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed since the creation of the world, may be avenged on this generation; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “So that the blood of all The Prophets that was shed from when the world was created shall be required of this generation,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which has been shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>In order that the blood of all the prophets poured out from the foundation of the world, may be required from this generation;<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that the blood of all the prophets, which hath been shed since the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation: <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> " so that the blood of all the prophets, which has been shed since the creation of the world, may be required of this generation, <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that the blood of all the Prophets, that is being shed from the creation of the world onwards, may be required from the present generation. <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>that the blood of all the prophets, which has been shed from the founding of the world, may be required of this generation?<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>that the blood of all the prophets <Fr>which has been<FR> shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-50.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=4906" 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/11.htm">Woes to Religious Leaders</a> …49Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ 50<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">As a result,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1074.htm" title="1074: geneas (N-GFS) -- From genos; a generation; by implication, an age.">generation</a> <a href="/greek/1567.htm" title="1567: ekzētēthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship.">will be charged</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/129.htm" title="129: haima (N-NNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1632.htm" title="1632: ekkechymenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.">has been shed</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">since</a> <a href="/greek/2602.htm" title="2602: katabolēs (N-GFS) -- From kataballo; a deposition, i.e. Founding; figuratively, conception.">the foundation</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">of the world,</a> 51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.…<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/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a> And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34-36</a> Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. <a href="/hebrews/11-4.htm">Hebrews 11:4</a> By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8-10</a> Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. / And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” / “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">1 John 3:12</a> Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. <a href="/revelation/18-24.htm">Revelation 18:24</a> And there was found in her the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who had been slain on the earth. <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a> Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:15-16</a> who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, / hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Romans 11:3</a> “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? <a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm">2 Chronicles 24:20-22</a> Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. / Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.” <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a> But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.” <a href="/psalms/79-3.htm">Psalm 79:3</a> They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. <a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Isaiah 26:21</a> For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. <a href="/ezekiel/24-7.htm">Ezekiel 24:7-8</a> For the blood she shed is still within her; she poured it out on the bare rock; she did not pour it on the ground to cover it with dust. / In order to stir up wrath and take vengeance, I have placed her blood on the bare rock, so that it would not be covered.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;the blood.<a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Genesis 9:5,6</a> And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man… <a href="/numbers/35-33.htm">Numbers 35:33</a> So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.<a href="/2_kings/24-4.htm">2 Kings 24:4</a> And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.may.<a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a> Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;<a href="/jeremiah/7-29.htm">Jeremiah 7:29</a> Cut off thine hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.<a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Jeremiah 51:56</a> Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/luke/9-21.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Earliest</a> <a href="/luke/11-24.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/luke/9-36.htm">Held</a> <a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Onwards</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Present</a> <a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/3-13.htm">Required</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/mark/14-24.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/luke/9-25.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/john/17-24.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Earliest</a> <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/14-29.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Onwards</a> <a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Present</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Required</a> <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/luke/12-30.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</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'; 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In the context of <a href="/luke/11.htm">Luke 11</a>, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees and experts in the law, condemning their hypocrisy and the burdens they place on others. The "result" refers to the judgment that will come upon them due to their rejection of God's messengers and their failure to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.this generation "Generation" here refers to the people living at the time of Jesus, particularly the religious leaders who opposed Him. In biblical terms, a generation can also imply a group characterized by certain behaviors or attitudes. This generation is marked by unbelief and resistance to God's revelation through Jesus Christ.will be charged with the blood of all the prophets The phrase "charged with the blood" suggests accountability and judgment. The prophets were God's messengers, often persecuted and killed for delivering His messages. Jesus is highlighting the continuity of rejection and violence against God's prophets, culminating in the rejection of Jesus Himself, the ultimate Prophet. This echoes the Old Testament theme of Israel's history of persecuting prophets, as seen in passages like <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15-16</a>.that has been shed since the foundation of the world, This phrase emphasizes the long history of violence against God's messengers, dating back to the earliest times. "Since the foundation of the world" suggests a comprehensive indictment, from Abel, the first martyr (<a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a>), to the prophets of the Old Testament. It underscores the persistent rebellion against God's will throughout human history. This also foreshadows the ultimate shedding of innocent blood in the crucifixion of Jesus, fulfilling the prophetic pattern and bringing about redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, addressing the Pharisees and experts in the law, highlighting their responsibility for rejecting God's messengers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> God's messengers throughout history, whose blood was shed by those who rejected their messages. 3. <a href="/topical/t/this_generation.htm">This Generation</a> Refers to the people living during Jesus' time, particularly the religious leaders who were rejecting Him and His message. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_the_world.htm">The Foundation of the World</a> A phrase indicating the beginning of human history, emphasizing the long-standing rejection of God's prophets. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees_and_experts_in_the_law.htm">The Pharisees and Experts in the Law</a> The religious leaders of Jesus' time, who are being held accountable for their role in the rejection and persecution of God's messengers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_responsibility.htm">The Weight of Responsibility</a> Jesus emphasizes the serious responsibility of rejecting God's messengers. This serves as a warning to us to be receptive to God's word and His messengers today. <a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity_of_rejection.htm">Historical Continuity of Rejection</a> The rejection of God's prophets is not a new phenomenon but a historical pattern. We must examine our own hearts to ensure we are not continuing this pattern. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_spiritual_leadership.htm">Accountability for Spiritual Leadership</a> Leaders are held to a high standard and are accountable for guiding others in truth. This calls for integrity and humility in spiritual leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_disobedience.htm">The Cost of Disobedience</a> Ignoring or rejecting God's message has severe consequences. We are encouraged to heed God's word and live in obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_today.htm">The Role of Prophets Today</a> While the office of prophet as in the Old Testament may not be the same today, God still uses people to speak truth. We should be discerning and open to God's voice through others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_bible_genealogies_conflict.htm">Why do biblical genealogies contradict each other?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_a_loving_god_allow_predestination.htm">How can a loving God allow predestination while holding people accountable?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abel_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abel in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(50) The blood of all the prophets.--Here again we note a variation from "all the righteous blood" of <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm" title="That on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom you slew between the temple and the altar.">Matthew 23:35</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 50. - That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation. He looked on to his own bloody death; to the day of the last witness of Stephen and of James; to the long series of persecutions which his servants would ceaselessly suffer at the hands of the Jews; - he looked on to the state of Israel growing worse and worse, till the day when the storm of Divine anger at last burst over Jerusalem, and overwhelmed the city and the temple and the nation. That terrible day came in less than forty years. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-50.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As a result, ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. generation γενεᾶς (geneas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. will be charged ἐκζητηθῇ (ekzētēthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1567.htm">Strong's 1567: </a> To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship. with ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blood αἷμα (haima) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. of all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophets προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. that τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has been shed ἐκκεχυμένον (ekkechymenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1632.htm">Strong's 1632: </a> Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow. since ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] foundation καταβολῆς (katabolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2602.htm">Strong's 2602: </a> From kataballo; a deposition, i.e. Founding; figuratively, conception. of [the] world, κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/11-50.htm">Luke 11:50 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/11-49.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 11:49"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 11:49" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/11-51.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 11:51"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 11:51" /></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>