The word 'assuredly' in scripture? How many times does Jesus use 'today' same sentenc

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GreenNnice

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Let's start with 'the verse.'

'Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.'


'Course, what we want to know is how many other verses, besides this one with Jesus assuring thief that AS SOON AS THIEF DIED he would be with Jesus in paradise.

When Jesus died , He went to the center of the earth, which is where He preached to the spirits , scripture says. So, this makes sense that Jesus took the thief with him THERE immediately after Jesus died on the cross.


Ok, so, some like to say the comma is in the wrong spot, but this seems so unlike Jesus to just say word 'today' in such a trivial way, so, look at scripture now and put out there 'assuredly' verses.

I will start.....

Mark 9 : ”Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.

Mark 10:29 - Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or
father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's.”

I don't see the word 'today' present in these verses.

Get ta wo'k, Christ peeps ! :)
 
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I'll get back to you on this Green :)
I just have to understand what you are meaning..
 
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GreenNnice

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I'll get back to you on this Green :)
I just have to understand what you are meaning..
Sure, aussiebea, Go through scripture and find where Jesus said 'assuredly.'

Trying to find out why Jesus would one time use 'today' differently with comma of 'today in paradise' much maligned scripture or is 'today' only said that one time in scripture which , to me, means Jesus wasn't in habit of just using word today in His sentences, He said it when He was emphasizing the IMPORTANCE of the 'today.'
 

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Use a concordance?

By the way: where it says "assuredly" in the translation, Jesus actually uses the (arameic) word "Amen," in the original greek version.
 
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Use a concordance?

By the way: where it says "assuredly" in the translation, Jesus actually uses the (arameic) word "Amen," in the original greek version.
Concordance is great idea. Why? Justcuz ;)


Interesting, 'amen' means thank you in Greek, I think, so that would sound odd for thief on cross with Jesus. ”Thank you, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.'

Maybe 'amen' doesn't mean 'thank you.' ?


Thanks for help idea , jc :)
 

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Concordance is great idea. Why? Justcuz ;)


Interesting, 'amen' means thank you in Greek, I think, so that would sound odd for thief on cross with Jesus. ”Thank you, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.'

Maybe 'amen' doesn't mean 'thank you.' ?


Thanks for help idea , jc :)

A Concoradance lists all possible words that occur in a certain translation, along with where they occur and how often.


And no, "Amen" isn't greek, it's arameic, eventhough it appears in the greek new testament. As you may know Jesus talked arameic, which is a later version of the hebrew, and some of his arameic words ended up in the greek new testament. "Amen" doesn't mean "thank you," it means something like "it is so."


yw :)
 

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the thief on the cross is an example of understanding. he declared himself guilty and deserving of punishment. he declared Jesus innocent and not deserving of punishment. he then asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus came into his kingdom. this showed he believed Jesus was the Son of God. confession and belief exemplified. Jesus turned to him and said today you will be with me in paradise. he is the only person Jesus told directly, you are coming with me, now. read those gospels again and see if any came forward to defend the innocence of Jesus, other than this thief who was dying right next to him. the thief was the first to be crucified with Christ. the standard he set in that brief instant is what we should strive for every day of our lives. to declare before God, i am guilty, your son is innocent! please remember me. Gods will be done.


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Let's start with 'the verse.'

'Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.'


'Course, what we want to know is how many other verses, besides this one with Jesus assuring thief that AS SOON AS THIEF DIED he would be with Jesus in paradise.

When Jesus died , He went to the center of the earth, which is where He preached to the spirits , scripture says. So, this makes sense that Jesus took the thief with him THERE immediately after Jesus died on the cross.


Ok, so, some like to say the comma is in the wrong spot, but this seems so unlike Jesus to just say word 'today' in such a trivial way, so, look at scripture now and put out there 'assuredly' verses.

I will start.....

Mark 9 : ”Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.

Mark 10:29 - Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or
father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's.”

I don't see the word 'today' present in these verses.

Get ta wo'k, Christ peeps ! :)
in no other places.
why should He?
He was speaking to the man about something specific to happen that day.

and Jesus said to him, 'Verily I say to thee, To-day with me thou shalt be in the paradise.'
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Let's start with 'the verse.'

'Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.'

'Course, what we want to know is how many other verses, besides this one with Jesus assuring thief that AS SOON AS THIEF DIED he would be with Jesus in paradise.

When Jesus died , He went to the center of the earth, which is where He preached to the spirits , scripture says. So, this makes sense that Jesus took the thief with him THERE immediately after Jesus died on the cross.

Ok, so, some like to say the comma is in the wrong spot, but this seems so unlike Jesus to just say word 'today' in such a trivial way, so, look at scripture now and put out there 'assuredly' verses.

I will start.....

Mark 9 : ”Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.

Mark 10:29 - Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or
father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's.”

I don't see the word 'today' present in these verses.

Get ta wo'k, Christ peeps ! :)

I don't agree with your understanding of the interpretation of the particular scripture, but will reserve comment / explanation for another post or thread.


I took the liberty of adding "Verily, verily" as a synonym for "assuredly". In a word study, synonyms as well as antonyms are helpful in getting a broader view. I agree a good search tool:
Link-->> (BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 100 versions and 50 languages.)
and a good concordance:
Link-->> (Blue Letter Bible - Home Page)
are very useful tools.


FROM THE COMPILATION OF "VERILY, VERILIES" By John Henry *


THE 25 VERILY, VERILIES OF CHRIST FROM THE BOOK OF JOHN

[SIZE=-1]I. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE TRINITY:

1. John 3:11:
"Verily, 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 5:19:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise."

II. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST:

3. John 8:58:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."

4. John 1:51:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

III. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THOSE HE EMPOWERS:

5. John 13:16:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him."

6. John 13:20:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."

7. John 14:12:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

IV. THE VERILY, VERILY OF WRONG MOTIVES:

8. John 6:26:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled." (Christ's miracles spoke of His Deity, but many people think only of their stomachs)

V. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE NEW BIRTH:

9. John 3:3:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10. John 3:5:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

VI. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF SALVATION:

11. John 8:34 (Sin is the Problem):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin."

12. John 5:25 (Repentance and Faith are the Solution):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live."

13. John 12:24 (Repentance and Faith are the Solution):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit."

14. John 10:1 (Christ is the Only Way):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber."

15. John 10:7 (Christ is the Only Way):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep."

16. John 6:32 (Receive Christ):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven."

17. John 6:53 (Receive Christ):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you."

VII. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF EVERLASTING LIFE (SECURITY OF THE BELIEVER):

18. John 5:24:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

19. John 6:47:
"Verily,verily, I say untoyou, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life."

20. John 8:51:
"Verily,verily, I say untoyou, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death."

VIII. THE VERILY, VERILY OF CHRISTIAN FAILURE:

21. John 13:38:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice."

IX. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE CHRISTIAN'S TROUBLES IN THIS WORLD:

22. John 16:20:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy."

23. John 21:18:
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not."

X. THE VERILY, VERILY OF CHRISTIAN PRAYER:

24. John 16:23:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you."

XI. THE VERILY, VERILY OF FAKE CHRISTIANS:

25. John 13:21:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."
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I don't agree with your understanding of the interpretation of the particular scripture, but will reserve comment / explanation for another post or thread.


I took the liberty of adding "Verily, verily" as a synonym for "assuredly". In a word study, synonyms as well as antonyms are helpful in getting a broader view. I agree a good search tool:
Link-->> (BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 100 versions and 50 languages.)
and a good concordance:
Link-->> (Blue Letter Bible - Home Page)
are very useful tools.


FROM THE COMPILATION OF "VERILY, VERILIES" By John Henry *


THE 25 VERILY, VERILIES OF CHRIST FROM THE BOOK OF JOHN

[SIZE=-1]I. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE TRINITY:

1. John 3:11:
"Verily, 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 5:19:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise."

II. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST:

3. John 8:58:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."

4. John 1:51:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

III. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THOSE HE EMPOWERS:

5. John 13:16:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him."

6. John 13:20:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."

7. John 14:12:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

IV. THE VERILY, VERILY OF WRONG MOTIVES:

8. John 6:26:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled." (Christ's miracles spoke of His Deity, but many people think only of their stomachs)

V. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE NEW BIRTH:

9. John 3:3:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10. John 3:5:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

VI. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF SALVATION:

11. John 8:34 (Sin is the Problem):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin."

12. John 5:25 (Repentance and Faith are the Solution):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live."

13. John 12:24 (Repentance and Faith are the Solution):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit."

14. John 10:1 (Christ is the Only Way):
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber."

15. John 10:7 (Christ is the Only Way):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep."

16. John 6:32 (Receive Christ):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven."

17. John 6:53 (Receive Christ):
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you."

VII. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF EVERLASTING LIFE (SECURITY OF THE BELIEVER):

18. John 5:24:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

19. John 6:47:
"Verily,verily, I say untoyou, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life."

20. John 8:51:
"Verily,verily, I say untoyou, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death."

VIII. THE VERILY, VERILY OF CHRISTIAN FAILURE:

21. John 13:38:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice."

IX. THE VERILY, VERILIES OF THE CHRISTIAN'S TROUBLES IN THIS WORLD:

22. John 16:20:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy."

23. John 21:18:
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not."

X. THE VERILY, VERILY OF CHRISTIAN PRAYER:

24. John 16:23:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you."

XI. THE VERILY, VERILY OF FAKE CHRISTIANS:

25. John 13:21:
"...Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."
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DA, I think it's important to keep Jesus' syntax (sentence construction, true voice), in this case, so 'verily, verily,' as much as one may want it to work for 'assuredly,' does not work.

But, yes, thanks for listing those 'verily, verily' verses that I even now want to include in this understanding because I see NO of those verses with 'today.' And, yes, 'today' was improper sentence construction, something I just don't believe Jesus did, and, to say, 'Assuredly I say to you today, you will be with Me in paradise' is just not the way the Way would put it. ;) The word 'today' carries no value, the thief knew that they were both in 'today,

I never hear Jesus use 'today,' word in ANY 'assuredly' verses nor faulty comparison verses (as I deem 'them'), 'verily, verily.'

So, please list 'assuredly' verses Jesus said, not 'verily, verily,' which I personally translate as the affirmative word,'indeed.' Assuredly=assurance. Blessed assurance, in this case, right. :)
 
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DA, I think it's important to keep Jesus' syntax (sentence construction, true voice), in this case, so 'verily, verily,' as much as one may want it to work for 'assuredly,' does not work.

But, yes, thanks for listing those 'verily, verily' verses that I even now want to include in this understanding because I see NO of those verses with 'today.' And, yes, 'today' was improper sentence construction, something I just don't believe Jesus did, and, to say, 'Assuredly I say to you today, you will be with Me in paradise' is just not the way the Way would put it. ;) The word 'today' carries no value, the thief knew that they were both in 'today,

I never hear Jesus use 'today,' word in ANY 'assuredly' verses nor faulty comparison verses (as I deem 'them'), 'verily, verily.'

So, please list 'assuredly' verses Jesus said, not 'verily, verily,' which I personally translate as the affirmative word,'indeed.' Assuredly=assurance. Blessed assurance, in this case, right. :)

Fair 'nuff, and thanks for bearing with me. Can we start by stating which version or versions of scripture you would like to look at (for example, the King James, 1984NIV and NASB do not have 'assuredly' relating to Jesus and the thief). Alernatively, we could go through several versions, find all the references to 'assuredly' and take a look at each one. Zone (if you remember her) had a quite lengthy post on the words relating to 'perfect' or 'perfection' that was quite enlightening, I think you are on to a good word-study also -- lead on ...



NOTES:

1) DEFINITION:
as·sured·ly

adv \ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē\


Definition of ASSUREDLY

1: without a doubt : certainly

2: in an assured manner : confidently


Examples of ASSUREDLY


  1. The merger will almost assuredly lead to job layoffs.
  2. <I am most assuredly the person you are looking for.>


First Known Use of ASSUREDLY

14th century

Related to ASSUREDLY

Synonyms: all right, alright, indeed, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably


Reference Link -->> Assuredly - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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2) SYNONYMS:
Main Entry: assuredly &#8194;[uh-shoord, uh-shurd]
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: without a doubt
Synonyms: absolutely, certainly, definitely, of course, positively, surely, undoubtedly, unquestionably, without fail
Antonyms: doubtfully, questionably


Reference Link -->> Assuredly Synonyms, Assuredly Antonyms | Thesaurus.com


 
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Verily verily sounds like "so it will be, I say to you" or "so it is, I tell you". He is guaranteeing His statement
 
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New International Version (©1984)
Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."

New Living Translation
(©2007)
And Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise."

English Standard Version
(©2001)
And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

New American Standard Bible
(©1995)
And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise."

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

International Standard Version
(©2008)
Jesus said to him, "I tell you with certainty, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)

But Yeshua said to him, “Amen, I say to you that today you shall be with me in Paradise.”

GOD'S WORD® Translation
(©1995)
Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise."

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto you, Today shall you be with me in paradise.

American King James Version

And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, To day shall you be with me in paradise.

American Standard Version

And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

Douay-Rheims Bible

And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

Darby Bible Translation

And Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

English Revised Version

And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

Webster's Bible Translation

And Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, This day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Weymouth New Testament

"I tell you in solemn truth," replied Jesus, "that this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."

World English Bible

Jesus said to him, "Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Young's Literal Translation

and Jesus said to him, 'Verily I say to thee, To-day with me thou shalt be in the paradise.'
 
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Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Strong's Number G281 matches the Greek &#7936;&#956;&#8053;&#957; (am&#275;n), which occurs 152 times in 126 verses in the Greek concordance of the KJV


Strong's G281 - am&#275;n

Transliteration am&#275;n

Root Word (Etymology)

Outline of Biblical Usage
1) firm
a) metaph. faithful

2) verily, amen
a) at the beginning of a discourse - surely, truly, of a truth

b) at the end - so it is, so be it, may it be fulfilled. It was a custom, which passed over from the synagogues to the Christian assemblies, that when he who had read or discoursed, had offered up solemn prayer to God, the others responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own.

The word "amen" is a most remarkable word. It was transliterated directly from the Hebrew into the Greek of the New Testament, then into Latin and into English and many other languages, so that it is practically a universal word. It has been called the best known word in human speech. The word is directly related -- in fact, almost identical -- to the Hebrew word for "believe" (amam), or faithful. Thus, it came to mean "sure" or "truly", an expression of absolute trust and confidence. -- HMM

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Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

To day g4594 &#963;&#8053;&#956;&#949;&#961;&#959;&#957;
s&#275;meron

Strong's G4594 - s&#275;meron
&#963;&#8053;&#956;&#949;&#961;&#959;&#957;

Transliteration

s&#275;meron

Root Word (Etymology)

Neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the art. &#8001; (G3588) and &#7969;&#956;&#8051;&#961;&#945; (G2250), on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed)

Outline of Biblical Usage
1) this (very) day)
2) what has happened today


Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 41
AVthis day 22, to day 18, this + 3588 1

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More on "Paradise" later ... for now:

The English word "paradise" is a transliteration of the Greek word paradeisos, which comes from an Old Persian word pairidaeza, "enclosure, garden."

In the Greek Septuagint translation of the Old Testament the word is used especially for the Garden of God or Garden of Eden in the creation story (Genesis 2:8-10, 16, etc.), thus moving the word from the realm of secular parks to the sacred Garden of God himself. Judaism of Jesus' day equated Paradise with the New Jerusalem and saw it as the present abode of the souls of the departed patriarchs, the elect, and the righteous.
(see Note 1)

In the New Testament the word "paradise" is used three times:

"Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43)

"And I know that this man -- whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows -- was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell." (2 Corinthians 12:3-4)

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." (Revelation 2:7)
Reference:
Note 1 - Paradeisos, BDAG 761. Marshall, Luke, p. 872-873. Joachim Jeremias, "paradeisos," TDNT 5:765-773.
 
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"TODAY"

Scriptures for &#963;&#8053;&#956;&#949;&#961;&#959;&#957; (semeron) meaning Today (Strong's 4594)

Matthew

6:11 Give us today our daily bread.


6:30 Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?


11:23 And you, Capernaum, who is exalted to heaven, shall be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.


16:3 And in the morning, Today a storm: for the sky is red and overcast. O you hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the times?


21:28 But what do you think? A man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard.


27:8 Therefore that field was called, The field of blood, to this day.


27:19 When he had sat down on the judgement seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that rigteous man: for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.


28:15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until today.


Mark

14:30 And Jesus says to him, Amen I say to you, That today, in this night, before the cockerel crows twice, you shall deny me three times.


Luke
2:11 For to you a Saviour is born today in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord.


4:21 And he began to say to them, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.


5:26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.


12:28 If then God so clothes the grass, which is today in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?


13:32 And he said to them, You go, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and I do cures today and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.


13:33 Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perishes out of Jerusalem.


19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at your house.


19:9 And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.


22:34 And he said, I tell you, Peter, the cockerel shall not crow today, before that you shall three times deny that you know me.


23:43 And Jesus said to him, Amen I say to you, Today you shall be with me in paradise.


Acts
4:9 If today we are being examined of the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he has been healed;


13:33 God has fulfilled the same to us their children, in that he has raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, You are my Son, today I have begotten you.


19:40 For we are in danger to be called in question for today's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this gathering together.


20:26 Therefore I testify to you this very day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.


22:3 I am indeed a man, a Jew, born in Tarsus, in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous towards God, as you all are this day.


24:21 Other than concerning this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you today.


26:2 Concerning all things of which I am accused by the Jews, king Agrippa, I count myself blessed, being about to make my defence before you today:


26:29 And Paul said, I would pray to God, in little and in much, that not only you, but also all who hear me today, to become such as I am also, except these bonds.


27:33 And until the day was about to come, Paul entreated them all to take food, saying, Today is the fourteenth day that you have waited and continued fasting, having taken nothing.


Romans
11:8 (According as it is written, God has given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) to this day.


2 Corinthians
3:14 But their thoughts were hardened: for until today the same veil remains on the reading of the old covenant; which is unveiled in Christ.


3:15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.


Hebrews
1:5 For to which of the angels did he say at any time, You are my Son, today I have begotten you? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?


3:7 Therefore (as the Holy Spirit says, Today if you will hear his voice, ...)


3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.


3:15 While it is said, Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your hearts, as in the provocation.


4:7 Again, he marks out a certain day, saying in David, Today, after such a time; as it is said, Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.


5:5 So also Christ did not glorify himself to be made a high priest; but he who said to him, You are my Son, today I have begotten you.


13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for the ages.


James
4:13 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and make a profit:
 
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Study Break:

THIS DAY:


THIS DAY -- STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN
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