For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
For he ſhall be great in the ſight of the Lord, and ſhal drinke neither wine, nor ſtrong drinke, and he ſhall bee filled with the holy Ghoſt, euen from his mothers wombe.
ἔσται γὰρ μέγας ἐνώπιον τοῦ Κυρίου, καὶ οἶνον καὶ σίκερα οὐ μὴ πίῃ, καὶ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου πλησθήσεται ἔτι ἐκ κοιλίας μητρὸς αὐτοῦ.
ἔσται γὰρ μέγας ἐνώπιον τοῦ Κυρίου, καὶ οἶνον καὶ σίκερα οὐ μὴ πίῃ, καὶ πνεύματος ἁγίου πλησθήσεται ἔτι ἐκ κοιλίας μητρὸς αὐτοῦ,
ἅγιος , adjective, hagios — sacred, holy (value 284)
G40,
ἅγιος hágios, hag'-ee-os; from ἅγος hágos (an awful thing) (compare G53, G2282); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):—(most) holy (one, thing), saint.Used in 219 Verses, 23 Books 228  Occurrence Count
αὐτός , pronoun, autos — (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third person pronoun) (3) the same (value 971)
G846,
αὐτός autós, ow-tos'; from the particle αὖ aû (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:—her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare G848.himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same
Used in 3781 Verses, 27 Books 5773  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
εἰμί , verb, eimi — I exist, I am (value 65)
G1510,
εἰμί eimí, i-mee'; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, × it is I, was. See also G1488, G1498, G1511, G1527, G2258, G2071, G2070, G2075, G2076, G2771, G2468, G5600.to be, to exist, to happen, to be present
Used in 137 Verses, 15 Books 146  Occurrence Count
ἐκ , preposition, ek — from, from out of (value 25)
G1537,
ἐκ ek, ek; a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):—after, among, × are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, × hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, × thenceforth, through, × unto, × vehemently, with(-out).out of, from, by, away from
Used in 761 Verses, 26 Books 920  Occurrence Count
ἐνώπιον , preposition, enōpion — in sight of, before (value 1065)
G1799,
ἐνώπιον enṓpion, en-o'-pee-on; neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):—before, in the presence (sight) of, to.in the presence of, before
of occupied place: in that place which is before, or over against, opposite, any one and towards which another turns his eyes
Used in 89 Verses, 15 Books 97  Occurrence Count
ἔσομαι , verb, esomai — should be, shall come to pass, may have (value 326)
G2071,
ἔσομαι ésomai, es'-om-ahee; future of G1510; will be:—shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), × may have, × fall, what would follow, × live long, × sojourn."I will be" (future first person singular of 'to be')
Used in 170 Verses, 21 Books 188  Occurrence Count
ἔτι , adverb, eti — still, yet (value 315)
G2089,
ἔτι éti, et'-ee; perhaps akin to G2094; "yet," still (of time or degree):—after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.yet, still
of time
of a thing which went on formerly, whereas now a different state of things exists or has begun to exist
of a thing which continues at present
even, now
with negatives
no longer, no more
of degree and increase
even, yet
besides, more, further
Used in 83 Verses, 13 Books 93  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
κοιλία , feminine noun, koilia — belly (value 141)
G2836,
κοιλία koilía, koy-lee'-ah; from κοῖλος koîlos ("hollow"); a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart:—belly, womb.the whole belly, the entire cavity
the upper [i.e. stomach] and the lower belly are distinguished
the lower belly, the lower region, the receptacle of the excrement
the gullet
to be given up to the pleasures of the palate, to gluttony
the womb, the place where the foetus is conceived and nourished until birth
of the uterus of animals
the innermost part of a man, the soul, heart as the seat of thought, feeling, choice
Used in 22 Verses, 10 Books 23  Occurrence Count
κύριος , masculine noun, kyrios — lord, master (value 800)
G2962,
κύριος kýrios, koo'-ree-os; from κῦρος kŷros (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):—God, Lord, master, Sir.he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord
the possessor and disposer of a thing
the owner; one who has control of the person, the master
in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperor
is a title of honour expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants greet their master
this title is given to: God, the Messiah
Used in 687 Verses, 25 Books 741  Occurrence Count
μέγας , adjective, megas — great (value 249)
G3173,
μέγας mégas, meg'-as; (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη megálē, plural μεγάλοι megáloi, etc.; compare also G3176, G3187); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):—(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, × to years.great
of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
mass and weight: great
compass and extent: large, spacious
measure and height: long
stature and age: great, old
of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant
of age: the elder
used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
predicated of rank, as belonging to
persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance
a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately
great things
of God's preeminent blessings
of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Used in 184 Verses, 15 Books 194  Occurrence Count
μή , particle, mē — not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation) (value 48)
G3361,
μή mḗ, may; a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether:—any but (that), × forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also G3362, G3363, G3364, G3372, G3373, G3375, G3378.Used in 927 Verses, 27 Books 1053  Occurrence Count
οὐ μή , particle, ou mē — anymore, at all, neither, never (value 518)
G3364,
οὐ μή ou mḗ, oo may; i.e. G3756 and G3361; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:—any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare G3378.never, certainly not, not at all, by no means
Used in 84 Verses, 13 Books 85  Occurrence Count
μήτηρ , feminine noun, mētēr — mother (value 456)
G3384,
μήτηρ mḗtēr, may'-tare; apparently a primary word; a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):—mother.a mother
metaph. the source of something, the motherland
Used in 79 Verses, 11 Books 85  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
οἶνος , masculine noun, oinos — wine (value 400)
G3631,
οἶνος oînos, oy'-nos; a primary word (or perhaps of Hebrew origin (H3196)); "wine" (literally or figuratively):—wine.wine
metaph. fiery wine of God's wrath
Used in 25 Verses, 9 Books 33  Occurrence Count
οὐ , particle, ou — not, no (value 470)
G3756,
οὐ ou, oo; a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not:—+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also G3364, G3372.no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
Used in 1408 Verses, 26 Books 1635  Occurrence Count
πίνω , verb, pinō — to drink (value 940)
G4095,
πίνω pínō, pee'-no; a prolonged form of πίω píō pee'-o; which (together with another form) πόω póō po'-o; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe (literally or figuratively):—drink.to drink
figuratively, to receive into the soul what serves to refresh strengthen, nourish it unto life eternal
Used in 66 Verses, 9 Books 73  Occurrence Count
πλήθω , verb, pimplēmi — furnish, accomplish, fill, supply (value 927)
G4130,
†πλήθω plḗthō, play'-tho; a prolonged form of a primary πλέω pléō pleh'-o (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form pimplemi); to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time):—accomplish, full (…come), furnish.to fill
to be fulfilled, to be filled
Used in 24 Verses, 4 Books 24  Occurrence Count
πνεῦμα , neuter noun, pneuma — wind, spirit (value 576)
G4151,
πνεῦμα pneûma, pnyoo'-mah; from G4154; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:—ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare G5590.the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
never referred to as a depersonalised force
the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
the soul
a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a life giving spirit
a human soul that has left the body
a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
a movement of air (a gentle blast)
of the wind, hence the wind itself
breath of nostrils or mouth
Used in 350 Verses, 25 Books 383  Occurrence Count
σίκερα , neuter noun, sikera — fermented liquor (value 336)
G4608,
σίκερα síkera, sik'-er-ah; of Hebrew origin (H7941); an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor:—strong drink.strong drink, an intoxicating beverage, different from wine; it was a artificial product, made of a mixture of sweet ingredients, whether derived from grain and vegetables, or from the juice of fruits (dates), or a decoction of honey
Used in 1 Verse, 1 Book 1  Occurrence Count
| Luke 1:15Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 10060) |
| ἔσται γὰρ μέγας ἐνώπιον τοῦ Κυρίου, καὶ οἶνον καὶ σίκερα οὐ μὴ πίῃ, καὶ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου πλησθήσεται ἔτι ἐκ κοιλίας μητρὸς αὐτοῦ. |
| Verse #24909 (Ch. #974) — 22 words, 104 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| For |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| he shall be |
G1510eimi |
εἰμί |
65 |
| great |
G3173megas |
μέγας |
249 |
| in the sight of |
G1799enōpion |
ἐνώπιον |
1065 |
| the Lord, |
G2962kyrios |
κύριος |
800 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| shall drink |
G4095pinō |
πίνω |
940 |
| neither |
G3756ou |
οὐ |
470 |
| wine |
G3631oinos |
οἶνος |
400 |
| nor |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| strong drink; |
G4608sikera |
σίκερα |
336 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| he shall be filled |
G4130pimplēmi |
πλήθω |
927 |
| with |
G4151pneuma |
πνεῦμα |
576 |
| the Holy |
G40hagios |
ἅγιος |
284 |
| Ghost, |
G4151pneuma |
πνεῦμα |
576 |
| even |
G2089eti |
ἔτι |
315 |
| from |
G1537ek |
ἐκ |
25 |
| his |
G846autos |
αὐτός |
971 |
| mother's |
G3384mētēr |
μήτηρ |
456 |
| womb. |
G2836koilia |
κοιλία |
141 |
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