Luke 2:50

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

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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

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

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Referenced Verses

Luke 18:34 : 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them , neither knew they the things which were spoken.
Mark 9:32 : 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Luke 9:45 : 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

John 8:27
83%
27They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.
Mark 9:32-33
2 verses
82%
32But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
33And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?
Luke 9:45
82%
45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
Luke 2:41-49
9 verses
80%
41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 2:51-52
2 verses
80%
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
John 10:6
79%
6This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
Luke 18:34
79%
34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them , neither knew they the things which were spoken.
Mark 8:21
77%
21And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
Matt 15:16
74%
16And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?
Luke 2:33
73%
33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Luke 24:16
72%
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Gen 42:23
72%
23And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
Mark 9:6
71%
6For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
John 16:18
71%
18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
Matt 13:13-14
2 verses
71%
13Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
Mark 6:52
71%
52For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
John 6:42
71%
42And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith , I came down from heaven?
Mark 4:12-13
2 verses
70%
12That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
13And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
John 20:9
70%
9For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
Matt 17:13
70%
13Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
Acts 28:26
70%
26Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
Luke 2:17
70%
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Luke 20:26
70%
26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
John 2:12
70%
12After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
Gen 42:8
70%
8And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.
Isa 44:18
70%
18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
John 12:16
70%
16{G1161} These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
John 8:19-20
2 verses
69%
19Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me , ye should have known my Father also.
20These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
Mark 8:17
69%
17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
Luke 20:7
69%
7And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
Mark 9:10
69%
10And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
Luke 14:6
69%
6And they could not answer him again to these things.
Acts 7:25
69%
25For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.
Matt 13:51
69%
51Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
John 8:43
69%
43Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
Matt 12:16
69%
16And charged them that they should not make him known:
Luke 24:45
69%
45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,