Luke 21:15

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ἐγὼ
G1473 P-1NS
egō
I, me
  • I, me, my
γὰρ
G1063 CONJ
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
δώσω
G1325 V-FAI-1S
didōmi
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to give
  • "to give something to someone
    • of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage
      • to bestow a gift
      to grant, give to one asking, let have"to supply, furnish, necessary things"to give over, deliver
      • to reach out, extend, present
      • "of a writing"to give over to one's care, entrust, commit
        • something to be administered
        • "to give or commit to some one something to be religiously observed
      to give what is due or obligatory, to pay: wages or reward"to furnish, endue
    to give
    • to cause, profuse, give forth from one's self
      • to give, hand out lots
      to appoint to an office"to give one to someone as his own
      • as an object of his saving care
      • "to give one to someone, to follow him as a leader and master"to give one to someone to care for his interests"to give one to someone to whom he already belonged, to return
    to grant or permit one
    • to commission
ὑμῖν
G5213
hymin
to (with or by) you
  • you
στόμα
G4750 N-ASN
stoma
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
  • the mouth, as part of the body: of man, of animals, of fish, etc.
    • since thoughts of a man's soul find verbal utterance by his mouth, the ___%___heart___%___ or ___%___soul___%___ and the mouth are distinguished
    the edge of a sword
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
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
σοφίαν
G4678 N-ASF
sophia
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
    • the wisdom which belongs to men
      • specifically the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
      • "the science and learning"the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice"the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision"skill in the management of affairs"devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth"the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
      supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
      • to Christ
      • "the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures
G3739 R-DSF
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
οὐ
G3756 PRT-N
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
δυνήσονται
G1410 V-FDI-3P
dynamai
to be able or possible
  • to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favorable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom
  • "to be able to do something"to be capable, strong and powerful
ἀντειπεῖν
G471
antepō
to refute or deny
  • to speak against, gainsay
οὐδὲ
G3761
oude
not however, i.e., neither, nor, not even
  • but not, neither, nor, not even
ἀντιστῆναι
G436 V-2AAN
anthistēmi
to stand against, i.e., oppose
  • to set one's self against, to withstand, resist, oppose
  • "to set against
πάντες
G3956
pas
all, any, every, the whole
  • individually
    • each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything
    collectively
    • some of all types
οἱ
G3588 T-NPM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀντικείμενοι
G480 V-PNP-NPM
antikeimai
to lie opposite, i.e., be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
  • to be set over against, opposite to
  • "to oppose, be adverse to, withstand
ὑμῖν
G5213
hymin
to (with or by) you
  • you

ἐγὼ γὰρ δώσω ὑμῖν στόμα καὶ σοφίαν ᾗ οὐ δυνήσονται ἀντειπεῖν οὐδὲ ἀντιστῆναι πάντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι ὑμῖν
15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Cross References

Jeremiah 1:9

וַיִּשְׁלַח יְהוָה אֶת-יָדוֹ וַיַּגַּע עַל-פִּי וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלַי הִנֵּה נָתַתִּי דְבָרַי בְּפִֽיךָ׃
9
Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

Ephesians 6:19

καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ ἵνα μοι δοθείη λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παῤῥησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου
19
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Luke 12:12

τὸ γὰρ ἅγιον πνεῦμα διδάξει ὑμᾶς ἐν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ δεῖ εἰπεῖν
12
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

Acts 6:10

καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυον ἀντιστῆναι τῇ σοφίᾳ καὶ τῷ πνεύματι ἐλάλει
10
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Exodus 4:11

וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלָיו מִי שָׂם פֶּה לָֽאָדָם אוֹ מִֽי-יָשׂוּם אִלֵּם אוֹ חֵרֵשׁ אוֹ פִקֵּחַ אוֹ עִוֵּר הֲלֹא אָֽנֹכִי יְהוָֽה׃
11
And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?

Colossians 4:3

προσευχόμενοι ἅμα καὶ περὶ ἡμῶν ἵνα θεὸς ἀνοίξῃ ἡμῖν θύραν τοῦ λόγου λαλῆσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ δι' καὶ δέδεμαι
3
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

2 Timothy 4:16

Ἐν τῇ πρώτῃ μου ἀπολογίᾳ οὐδείς μοι συμπαρεγένετο ἀλλὰ πάντες με ἐγκατέλιπον· μὴ αὐτοῖς λογισθείη·
16
At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

Luke 24:45

τότε διήνοιξεν αὐτῶν τὸν νοῦν τοῦ συνιέναι τὰς γραφάς·
45
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

James 1:5

Εἰ δέ τις ὑμῶν λείπεται σοφίας αἰτείτω παρὰ τοῦ διδόντος θεοῦ πᾶσιν ἁπλῶς καὶ μὴ ὀνειδίζοντος καὶ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ
5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Proverbs 2:6

כִּֽי-יְהוָה יִתֵּן חָכְמָה מִפִּיו דַּעַת וּתְבוּנָֽה׃
6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Acts 4:8

τότε Πέτρος πλησθεὶς πνεύματος ἁγίου εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς Ἄρχοντες τοῦ λαοῦ καὶ πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ Ἰσραὴλ
8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 4:31

καὶ δεηθέντων αὐτῶν ἐσαλεύθη τόπος ἐν ἦσαν συνηγμένοι καὶ ἐπλήσθησαν ἅπαντες πνεύματος ἁγίου καὶ ἐλάλουν τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ μετὰ παῤῥησίας
31
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

Acts 26:28

δὲ Ἀγρίππας πρὸς τὸν Παῦλον ἔφη Ἐν ὀλίγῳ με πείθεις Χριστιανὸν γενέσθαι
28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Acts 24:25

διαλεγομένου δὲ αὐτοῦ περὶ δικαιοσύνης καὶ ἐγκρατείας καὶ τοῦ κρίματος τοῦ μέλλοντος ἔσεσθαι ἔμφοβος γενόμενος Φῆλιξ ἀπεκρίθη Τὸ νῦν ἔχον πορεύου καιρὸν δὲ μεταλαβὼν μετακαλέσομαί σε
25
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Acts 2:4

καὶ ἐπλήσθησαν ἅπαντες πνεύματος ἁγίου καὶ ἤρξαντο λαλεῖν ἑτέραις γλώσσαις καθὼς τὸ πνεῦμα ἐδίδου αὐτοῖς ἀποφθέγγεσθαι
4
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.