Luke 19:37
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;”
ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
ἤδη
already
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ἤδη
Even now, already. Ēdē. The kingdom is not only coming, it is already breaking in. What God has promised, he has already begun.
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κατάβασις
descent
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κατάβασις
Descent, downward slope. Katabasis. The path down is not always defeat. Sometimes God leads through the valley before the summit.
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ὄρος
Mount
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ὄρος
Mountain, hill. Oros. I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD. Mountains are a reminder to look up not just around.
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ἐλαιών
of Olives
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ἐλαιών
Olive grove, Mount of Olives. Elaiṓn. Jesus prayed here the night he was betrayed, pressing into the Father as olives are pressed into oil. The place of crushing became the place of surrender.
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πλῆθος
multitude
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πλῆθος
Multitude, great number, throng. Plēthos. The early church was marked by a multitude of believers acting as one heart and soul. Quantity and unity are not opposites. Let neither be sacrificed for the other.
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μαθητής
disciples
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μαθητής
Not just a follower — a learner who becomes like the teacher. The last command Jesus gives is not go and convert — it is go and make mathetes. People who learn from Me, walk like Me, think like Me, love like Me. The mission is not decisions. It is transformation.
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χαίρω
rejoicing
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χαίρω
To rejoice, to be glad. Chairo. Rejoice in the Lord always. Chairo is more than feeling happy. It is the settled joy of one who knows God is in control and that the outcome is certain.
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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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φωνή
in a voice
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φωνή
Voice, sound. Phone. The sound of a voice. My sheep hear my voice. Jesus knows you by name and speaks to you personally. Learning to recognise His voice is essential.
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μέγας
loud
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μέγας
Great, large, important. Megas. A great door and effectual is opened. God opens great doors. Do not settle for small thinking about a great God. He works on a grand scale.
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εἴδω
they had seen
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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δύναμις
the] mighty works
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δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
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