Luke 12:24
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”
τρέφω
but perhaps strengthened from the base of G5157 (τροπή) through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
διαφέρω
are valuable
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διαφέρω
to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by implication) surpass
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ταμεῖον
a storehouse
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ταμεῖον
akin to , to cut); a dispensary or magazine, i.e. a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of an Oriental house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for retirement)
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κατανοέω
do consider
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κατανοέω
To consider carefully, to fix the eyes on. Katanoeo. Consider the birds of the air. Consider the lilies. Jesus calls us to observe creation as a lesson in trusting the Father.
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θεός
God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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πόσος
How much
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πόσος
How much, how many, how great. Posos. How much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts. If imperfect parents give good gifts imagine what a perfect Father gives.
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θερίζω
they reap
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θερίζω
To reap, to harvest. Therizo. Whatever a man sows he will also reap. Sowing and reaping is a universal law. Sow generously toward God and people. The harvest will come.
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πετεινόν
birds?
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πετεινόν
Bird, winged creature. Peteinon. Look at the birds of the air. They do not sow or reap yet your Father feeds them. If He cares for birds He certainly cares for you.
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ὅς
to them
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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μᾶλλον
more
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μᾶλλον
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
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σπείρω
they sow
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σπείρω
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
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οὐδέ
nor
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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εἰμί
there is
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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κόραξ
ravens
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κόραξ
a crow (from its voracity)
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