Luke 9:10
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
ἔρημος
solitary
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ἔρημος
Desert, wilderness, solitary place. Eremos. He withdrew to a wilderness place and prayed. The wilderness is not punishment. It is often the training ground for the greatest seasons.
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καλέω
being called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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παραλαμβάνω
having taken
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παραλαμβάνω
To take, to receive, to accept. Paralambano. I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you. The Gospel is a trust received and passed on. Handle it with care.
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πόλις
a town
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πόλις
City, town. Polis. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The church is meant to be visible. Its light is for the community around it. Hide nothing. Let it shine.
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ὅσος
as much as
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ὅσος
As many as, as much as, whoever. All who received Him to all who believed in His name He gave the right to become children of God. The offer is unlimited.
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ἴδιος
in private
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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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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ποιέω
they had done.
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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ὑποχωρέω
He withdrew
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ὑποχωρέω
to vacate down, i.e. retire quietly
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διηγέομαι
related
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διηγέομαι
to relate fully
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