Luke 1:4

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἵνα ἐπιγνῷς περὶ ὧν κατηχήθης λόγων τὴν ἀσφάλειαν.

Transliteration

Hina epignōs peri hōn katēchēthēs logōn tēn asphaleian.

Grammar Details

*Hina*: conjunction - so that, in order that
*epignōs*: aorist, subjunctive, active, 2nd person singular - you might know fully
*peri*: preposition + genitive - concerning
*hōn*: genitive, masculine, plural, relative pronoun - which
*katēchēthēs*: aorist, indicative, passive, 2nd person singular - you were instructed/taught
*logōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - words, matters
*tēn asphaleian*: accusative, feminine, singular - the certainty, security

Word Meanings

*epignōs*: might know fully/might recognize/might acknowledge
*katēchēthēs*: were instructed/were taught orally/were informed
*logōn*: words/matters/accounts
*asphaleian*: certainty/security/reliability/truth

ℹ️

About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

Consider alternatives for

New believers
Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
English language learners

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNET

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

John 20:31 : 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Acts 18:25 : 25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
Rom 2:18 : 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
1 Cor 14:19 : 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
Gal 6:6 : 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
2 Pet 1:15-16 : 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Luke 1:1-3
3 verses
84%
1Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
2Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
2 Tim 3:14-15
2 verses
77%
14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Acts 1:1-2
2 verses
74%
1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
2Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
2 Pet 1:12
72%
12Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
Luke 1:5
71%
5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Rom 2:18-19
2 verses
71%
18And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
19And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
Phil 1:10
71%
10That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
1 Tim 4:6
71%
6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
Prov 22:21
70%
21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
Acts 10:37
70%
37That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
2 Cor 2:9
70%
9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
Phlm 1:6
70%
6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
1 Cor 1:5-6
2 verses
69%
5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
1 John 1:4
69%
4And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
1 Tim 4:15
69%
15Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Eph 4:21
69%
21If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
2 Tim 3:10
69%
10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Luke 1:18
68%
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.
2 Cor 1:13
68%
13For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
Col 1:9-10
2 verses
68%
9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Eph 3:4
68%
4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
2 Pet 1:15-16
2 verses
68%
15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Luke 1:76-77
2 verses
68%
76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Acts 22:15
68%
15For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
2 Pet 1:3
68%
3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Pet 1:5
67%
5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
2 Pet 3:17
67%
17Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
Phil 1:6
67%
6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Col 1:5-6
2 verses
67%
5For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
1 Thess 4:2
67%
2For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
2 Pet 1:8
67%
8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3 John 1:3
67%
3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
1 Thess 1:4
67%
4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
2 Pet 1:10
67%
10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
1 John 5:13
67%
13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
John 3:11
67%
11Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
2 John 1:4
67%
4I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
1 Tim 3:14
67%
14These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
Phlm 1:8
67%
8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
Acts 26:4
67%
4My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;