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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
Luke 1:3 - Theophilus
Luke 1:3 - It 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,
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| It seemed good | G1380 | δοκέω |
[Verb] compare the base of G1166); of the same meaning; to think; by implication to seem (truthfully or uncertainly) |
| to me also | G2504 | κἀγώ | [Conjunction] |
| having had perfect | G199 | ἀκριβῶς |
[Adverb] exactly |
| understanding | G3877 | παρακολουθέω |
[Verb] to follow near that is (figuratively) attend (as a result) trace out conform to |
| of all things | G3956 | πᾶς |
[Adjective] apparently a primary word; all any: every the whole |
| from the very first | G509 | ἄνωθεν |
[Adverb] from above; by analogy from the first; by implication anew |
| to write | G1125 | γράφω |
[Verb] to |
| unto thee | G4671 | σοί |
to thee |
| in order | G2517 | καθεξῆς |
[Adverb] thereafter that is consecutively; as a noun (by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time |
| most excellent | G2903 | κράτιστος |
[Adjective] strongest that is (in dignity) very honorable |
| Theophilus | G2321 | Θεόφιλος |
[Noun Masculine] friend of God; Theophilus a Christian |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.