Luke 20:9
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.”
χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
οὗτος
this:
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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λέγω
to speak
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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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παραβολή
parable
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παραβολή
A parable, a comparison, a story with meaning. Jesus always taught in parables. A parable hides truth from the casual and reveals it to the hungry.
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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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ἱκανός
long.
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ἱκανός
competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
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φυτεύω
planted
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φυτεύω
to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
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ἐκδίδωμι
rented
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ἐκδίδωμι
to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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γεωργός
to farmers
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γεωργός
a land-worker, i.e. farmer
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