Luke 20:26
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.”
ῥῆμα
Not logos — the written word — but rhema, the word spoken in the moment. The angel says to Mary: no rhema from God shall be without power. Every specific word God speaks into your situation carries the ability to accomplish itself. He does not speak empty words.
ἰσχύω
they were able
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ἰσχύω
To be strong, to be able. Ischuo. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The ability is His. The willingness is yours. Together they accomplish everything.
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λαός
people,
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λαός
A people, a nation, a community. You are a chosen people a royal priesthood a holy nation God's special possession. This is your identity.
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ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
to catch Him in
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ἐπιλαμβάνομαι
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
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σιγάω
they became silent.
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σιγάω
to keep silent (transitively or intransitively)
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θαυμάζω
having marveled
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θαυμάζω
to wonder; by implication, to admire
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