Ephesians 5:29

οὐδεὶς γάρ ποτε τὴν ἑαυτοῦ σάρκα ἐμίσησεν ἀλλ' ἐκτρέφει καὶ θάλπει αὐτήν καθὼς καὶ ὁ Κύριος τὴν ἐκκλησίαν
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
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Ephesians 5:31

ἀντὶ τούτου καταλείψει ἄνθρωπος τὸν πατέρα αὐτοῦ καὶ τὴν μητέρα καὶ προσκολληθήσεται πρὸς τὴν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ καὶ ἔσονται οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν
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For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they shall two be one flesh.

Ezekiel 34:14

בְּמִרְעֶה-טּוֹב אֶרְעֶה אֹתָם וּבְהָרֵי מְרֽוֹם-יִשְׂרָאֵל יִהְיֶה נְוֵהֶם שָׁם תִּרְבַּצְנָה בְּנָוֶה טּוֹב וּמִרְעֶה שָׁמֵן תִּרְעֶינָה אֶל-הָרֵי יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
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I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.

Proverbs 11:17

גֹּמֵל נַפְשׁוֹ אִישׁ חָסֶד וְעֹכֵר שְׁאֵרוֹ אַכְזָרִֽי׃
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The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

Ecclesiastes 4:5

הַכְּסִיל חֹבֵק אֶת-יָדָיו וְאֹכֵל אֶת-בְּשָׂרֽוֹ׃
5
The fool foldeth together, his hands and eateth his own flesh.

John 6:50

οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ ἄρτος ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβαίνων ἵνα τις ἐξ αὐτοῦ φάγῃ καὶ μὴ ἀποθάνῃ
50
This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.

Isaiah 40:11

כְּרֹעֶה עֶדְרוֹ יִרְעֶה בִּזְרֹעוֹ יְקַבֵּץ טְלָאִים וּבְחֵיקוֹ יִשָּׂא עָלוֹת יְנַהֵֽל׃
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He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Matthew 23:37

Ἰερουσαλὴμ Ἰερουσαλήμ ἡ ἀποκτείνουσα τοὺς προφήτας καὶ λιθοβολοῦσα τοὺς ἀπεσταλμένους πρὸς αὐτήν ποσάκις ἠθέλησα ἐπισυναγαγεῖν τὰ τέκνα σου ὃν τρόπον ἐπισυνάγει ὄρνις τὰ νοσσία ἑαυτῆς ὑπὸ τὰς πτέρυγας καὶ οὐκ ἠθελήσατε
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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Ezekiel 34:27

וְנָתַן עֵץ הַשָּׂדֶה אֶת-פִּרְיוֹ וְהָאָרֶץ תִּתֵּן יְבוּלָהּ וְהָיוּ עַל-אַדְמָתָם לָבֶטַח וְֽיָדְעוּ כִּי-אֲנִי יְהוָה בְּשִׁבְרִי אֶת-מֹטוֹת עֻלָּם וְהִצַּלְתִּים מִיַּד הָעֹבְדִים בָּהֶֽם׃
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And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

Romans 1:31

ἀσυνέτους ἀσυνθέτους ἀστόργους ἀσπόνδους ἀνελεήμονας·
31
Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
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In the KJV here: no man
no man ×81 nothing ×61 no ×28 none ×23 any ×5 man ×5 there is none ×3 any man ×2
Strong's Definition G3762
man, nothing, no, none, any, …
oudeis
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
  • no one, nothing
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr
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In the KJV here: for
for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2
Strong's Definition G1063
for, because, what, and, yet, …
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Disjunctive Particle
ποτε Speech Disjunctive Particle
Dictionary form: ποτέ · poh-TEH
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In the KJV here: ever yet
at any time ×3 in time past ×3 in times past ×3 sometimes ×3 once ×2 aforetime ×1 any time ×1 at length ×1
Strong's Definition G4218
past, time, sometimes, once, sometime, …
pote
indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
  • once i.e., formerly, aforetime, at some time
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Reflexive Pronoun — Genitive, third person masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
ἑαυτοῦ Speech Reflexive Pronoun Case Genitive Person Third Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἑαυτοῦ · heh-av-TOO
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In the KJV here: his own
himself ×95 themselves ×46 yourselves ×27 ourselves ×19 his ×16 their ×14 itself ×7 to himself ×7
Strong's Definition G1438
himself, themselves, yourselves, ourselves, own, …
heautou
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
  • himself, herself, itself, themselves
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 57 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
σάρκα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: σάρξ · SAHR-ks
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In the KJV here: flesh
flesh ×69 the flesh ×45 flesh of ×12 of the flesh ×5 flesh in ×3 in the flesh ×3 carnal ×2 with flesh ×2
Strong's Definition G4561
flesh, carnal, carnally, fleshly
sarx
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
  • flesh (the soft substance of the living body, which covers the bones and is permeated with blood) of both man and beasts
    • "the body
    • the body of a man
      • "used of natural or physical origin, generation or relationship
      • born of natural generation
      the sensuous nature of man, ___%___the animal nature___%___
      • without any suggestion of depravity
        • "the animal nature with cravings which incite to sin"the physical nature of man as subject to suffering
    a living creature (because possessed of a body of flesh) whether man or beast"the flesh, denotes mere human nature, the earthly nature of man apart from divine influence, and therefore prone to sin and opposed to God
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active Indicative, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἐμίσησεν Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: μισέω · mee-SEH-oh
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In the KJV here: hated
hated ×9 hateth ×7 hate ×6 shall hate ×3 he will hate ×2 i hate ×2 that hateth ×2 and hating ×1
Strong's Definition G3404
hate, hated, hateth, hating, hateful, …
miseō
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • to hate, pursue with hatred, detest
    • "to be hated, detested
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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In the KJV here: but
but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἐκτρέφει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἐκτρέφω · ek-TREH-foh
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In the KJV here: nourisheth
bring up ×1 nourisheth ×1
Strong's Definition G1625
bring, nourisheth
ektrephō
to rear up to maturity, i.e., (genitive case) to cherish or train
  • to nourish up to maturity, to nourish
    • "to nurture, bring up
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
θάλπει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: θάλπω · THAHL-poh
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In the KJV here: cherisheth
cherisheth ×2
Strong's Definition G2282
cherisheth
thalpō
to brood, i.e., (figuratively) to foster
  • to warm, keep warm
    • "to cherish with tender love, to foster with tender care
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Personal Pronoun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
αὐτήν Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
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In the KJV here: it
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
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
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καθώς · ka-THOSE
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In the KJV here: as
as ×143 even as ×25 according as ×5 ye for ×1 according to ×1 as well as ×1 him to do as ×1 how ×1
Strong's Definition G2531
as, even, how, to, when
kathōs
just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • according as
    • just as, even as
      • "in proportion as, in the degree that
    since, seeing that, agreeably to the fact that"when, after that
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 12 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: even
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ὁ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In the KJV here: lord
lord ×396 the lord ×118 of the lord ×66 lord of ×62 lord unto ×12 lords ×11 lord to ×10 sir ×10
Strong's Definition G2962
lord, lords, sir, masters, master, …
kyrios
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • 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 honor expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants salute their master"this title is given to: God, the Messiah
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 40 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἐκκλησίαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἐκκλησία · ek-klay-SEE-ah
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In the KJV here: church
church ×49 churches ×19 churches unto ×10 church of ×9 the church ×6 church to ×4 of the church ×4 assembly ×3
Strong's Definition G1577
church, churches, assembly
ekklēsia
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
  • a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly
    • an assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the purpose of deliberating
      • "the assembly of the Israelites"any gathering or throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously"in a Christian sense
      • an assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting
        • "a company of Christian, or of those who, hoping for eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, observe their own religious rites, hold their own religious meetings, and manage their own affairs, according to regulations prescribed for the body for order's sake"those who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a company and are united into one body"the whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth"the assembly of faithful Christians already dead and received into heaven
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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