Luke 2:43
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. ”
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
γινώσκω
knew
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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παῖς
boy
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παῖς
Child, servant, boy. Pais. Behold My servant whom I have chosen. The Servant of the LORD came not to be served but to serve. His humility is our model.
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ἡμέρα
days
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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ὑπομένω
remained behind
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ὑπομένω
to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
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τελειόω
when having completed
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τελειόω
to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
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ὑποστρέφω
returning
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ὑποστρέφω
to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively)
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μήτηρ
mother
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μήτηρ
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Jerusalem,
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Ἱερουσαλήμ
Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
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Ἰωσήφ
Joseph
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Ἰωσήφ
Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
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γονεύς
parents
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γονεύς
a parent
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