Luke 12:16
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
παραβολή
a parable
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παραβολή
A parable, a comparison, a story with meaning. Jesus always taught in parables. A parable hides truth from the casual and reveals it to the hungry.
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χώρα
ground.
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χώρα
room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
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πλούσιος
rich
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πλούσιος
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
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ἔπω
He spoke
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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εὐφορέω
brought forth abundantly
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εὐφορέω
to bear well, i.e. be fertile
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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