Luke 23:56
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. ”
σάββατον
the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications
ἐντολή
commandment.
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ἐντολή
Commandment, order, directive. Entole. A new commandment I give you that you love one another. The commandment to love is not optional. It is the defining mark of discipleship.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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ἑτοιμάζω
they prepared
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ἑτοιμάζω
To prepare, to make ready. Prepare the way of the Lord. God always sends preparation before His great works.
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ἡσυχάζω
they rested
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ἡσυχάζω
to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
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ὑποστρέφω
Having returned
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ὑποστρέφω
to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively)
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μύρον
anointing oils
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μύρον
"myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil
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