a messenger, envoy, one who is sent, an angel, a messenger from God

just now, this moment

now at this time, at this very time, this moment

to be of opinion, think, suppose

to seem, to be accounted, reputed

it seems to me

1. I think, judge: thus in question

2. it seems good to, pleased me, I determined

to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favourable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom

to be able to do something

to be capable, strong and powerful

twelve

1. the twelve apostles of Jesus, so called by way of eminence

I, me, my

either, or, than

and, also, even, indeed, but

a legion, a body of soldiers whose number differed at different times, and in the time of Augustus seems to have consisted of 6826 men (i.e. 6100 foot soldiers, and 726 horsemen)

I, me, my

I, me, my, of me

this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted

that, because, since

no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer

to call to one's side, call for, summon

to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.

1. to admonish, exhort

2. to beg, entreat, beseech

   1. to strive to appease by entreaty

3. to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort

   1. to receive consolation, be comforted

4. to encourage, strengthen

5. exhorting and comforting and encouraging

6. to instruct, teach

to place beside or near

1. to set at hand

   1. to present

   2. to proffer

   3. to provide

   4. to place a person or thing at one's disposal

   5. to present a person for another to see and question

   6. to present or show

   7. to bring to, bring near

   8. metaph. i.e to bring into one's fellowship or intimacy

2. to present (show) by argument, to prove

to stand beside, stand by or near, to be at hand, be present

1. to stand by

   1. to stand beside one, a bystander

2. to appear

3. to be at hand, stand ready

4. to stand by to help, to succour

5. to be present

   1. to have come

   2. of time

generator or male ancestor

1. either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents

2. a more remote ancestor, the founder of a family or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David

   1. fathers i.e. ancestors, forefathers, founders of a nation

3. one advanced in years, a senior

metaph.

1. the originator and transmitter of anything

   1. the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself

   2. one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds

2. one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way

3. a title of honour

   1. teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received

   2. the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others

God is called the Father

1. of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler

2. of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector

   1. of spiritual beings and of all men

3. of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father

4. the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out among men the plan of salvation, and made to share also in his own divine nature

   1. by Jesus Christ himself

   2. by the apostles

greater in quantity

1. the more part, very many

greater in quality, superior, more excellent