Luke 5:27
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.”
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.
ὄνομα
named
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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θεάομαι
He saw
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θεάομαι
to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
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κάθημαι
sitting
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κάθημαι
and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
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τελώνης
a tax collector
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τελώνης
a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
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ἔπω
He said
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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ἐξέρχομαι
He went forth
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ἐξέρχομαι
to issue (literally or figuratively)
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τελώνιον
tax booth
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τελώνιον
a tax-gatherer's place of business
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Λευΐ
Levi
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Λευΐ
Levi, the name of three Israelites
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