Luke 12:55

Bible in Basic English (1941)

And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, There will be heat; and so it is.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 37:17 : 17 You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,
  • Matt 20:12 : 12 Saying, These last have done only one hour's work, and you have made them equal to us, who have undergone the hard work of the day and the burning heat.

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  • Job 37:17
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    17 You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,

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  • Jer 4:11-12
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    13 And when the south wind came softly, being of the opinion that their purpose might be effected, they let the ship go and went sailing down the side of Crete, very near to the land.

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    18 The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.

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    28 Take an example from the fig-tree: when its branches become soft and put out their leaves, you see that the summer is near;

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