Luke 19:46
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
οἶκος
a house
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οἶκος
House, household, family. Oikos. As for me and my house we will serve the LORD. The household of faith begins in the household of the home. Discipleship starts at home.
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λέγω
saying
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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.
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γράφω
It has been written:
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γράφω
To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.
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σπήλαιον
a den
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σπήλαιον
a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort
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εἰμί
will be
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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λῃστής
of robbers.’
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λῃστής
a brigand
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