Cast Your Cares Word Study

1 Peter 5:7-8 Word Study

(TDNT = Theological Dictionary of the New Testament.)

7 Casting the [a]whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, [b]once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you [c]watchfully.(A) 1 Peter 5:7

Casting (ἐπιὀῥίψαντες)

The aorist* participle denoting an act once for all; throwing the whole life with its care on him.

* 

Definition of Aorist Anx*i"e*ty (#), n.; pl. Anxieties (#). [L. anxietas, fr. anxius: cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82. See Anxious.]67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness.> A"o*rist (#), n. [Gr. indefinite; priv. + to define, boundary, limit.] (Gram.) A tense in the Greek language, which expresses an action as completed in past time, but leaves it, in other respects, wholly indeterminate.

All your care (πᾶσαν τήν μέριμναν)
The whole of your care. "Not every anxiety as it arises, for none will arise if this transference has been effectually made." Care. See on Matthew 6:25, take no thought. Rev., rightly, anxiety.

Matthew 6:25
Take no thought (μὴ μεριμνᾶτε)
The cognate noun is μέριμνα, care, which was formerly derived from μερίς, a part; μερίζω, to divide; and was explained accordingly as a dividing care, distracting the heart from the true object of life, This has been abandoned, however, and the word is placed in a group which carries the common notion of earnest thoughtfulness. It may include the ideas of worry and anxiety, and may emphasize these, but not necessarily. See, for example, "careth for the things of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 7:32). "That the members should have the same care one for another" (1 Corinthians 12:25). "Who will care for your state?" (Philippians 2:20). In all these the sense of worry would be entirely out of place. In other cases that idea is prominent, as, "the care of this world," which chokes the good seed (Matthew 13:22; compare Luke 8:14). Of Martha; "Thou art careful" (Luke 10:41). Take thought, in this passage, was a truthful rendering when the A. V. was made, since thought was then used as equivalent to anxiety or solicitude. So Shakspeare ("Hamlet"): "The native hue of resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought." And Bacon (Henry VII.): "Hawis, an alderman of London, was put in trouble, and died with thought and anguish." Somers' "Tracts" (in Queen Elizabeth's reign): "Queen Catherine Parr died rather of thought."

The word has entirely lost this meaning. Bishop Lightfoot ("On a Fresh Revision of the New Testament") says: "I have heard of a political economist alleging this passage as an objection to the moral teaching of the sermon on the mount, on the ground that it encouraged, nay, commanded, a reckless neglect of the future." It is uneasiness and worry about the future which our Lord condemns here, and therefore Rev. rightly translates be not anxious. This phase of the word is forcibly brought out in 1 Peter 5:7, where the A. V. ignores the distinction between the two kinds of care. "Casting all your care (μέριμναν, Rev., anxiety) upon Him, for He careth (αὐτῳ μέλει) for you," with a fatherly, tender, and provident care."
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He careth (μέλει)

Meaning the watchful care of interest and affection. The sixth and seventh verses should be taken together: Humble yourselves and cast all your anxiety. Pride is at the root of most of our anxiety. To human pride it is humiliating to cast everything upon another and be cared for. See James 4:6, 7.

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James 4:6-7

Amplified Bible (AMP)

6 But He gives us more and more grace ([a]power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it).(A)

7 So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you.

Footnotes:

1. James 4:6 Adam Clarke, The Holy Bible with A Commentary.
   

Cross references:

1. James 4:6 : Prov. 3:34.
   

Strong's 1 Peter 5:7

Casting <G1977> all <G3956> your <G5216> care <G3308> upon <G1909> him <G846>; for <G3754> he careth <G3199> for <G4012> you <G5216>.
1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

CASTING: <G1977> Greek Word: ἐπιρίπτω Transliteration: epiriptō Phonetic Pronunciation:ep-ir-hrip'-to Root: from <G1909> and <G4496> Cross Reference: TDNT – 6:991,987 Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Cast Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: cast 2 [Total Count: 2] from <G1909> (epi) and <G4496> (rhipto); to throw upon (literal or figurative) :- cast upon.

ALL: <G3956> Greek Word: πᾶς Transliteration: pas Phonetic Pronunciation: pas Root: including all the forms of declension Cross Reference: TDNT – 5:886,795 Part of Speech: adj Vine's Words: All, Every, Everyone, Everything, Whole, Wholly, Wholesome Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: all 748 all things 170 every 117 all men 41 whosoever 31 everyone 28 whole 12 all manner of 11 every man 11 no + <G3756> 9 every thing 7 any 7 whatsoever 6 whosoever + <G3739> + <G302> 3 always + <G1223> 3 daily + <G2250> 2 any thing 2 no + <G3361> 2 not tr 7 miscellaneous translations 26 [Total Count: 1243] including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole :- all (manner of, means), alway (-s), any (one), × daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no (-thing), × thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.

YOUR <G5216> Greek Word: ὑμῶν Transliteration: hymōn Phonetic Pronunciation:hoo-mone' Root: genitive case of <G5210> Cross Reference: Part of Speech: pron Vine's Words: None Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: your 359 you 203 ye 9 yours 5 not tr. 1 miscellaneous translations 6 [Total Count: 583] generic of <G5210> (humeis); of (from or concerning) you :- ye, you, your (own, -selves).

CARE: <G3308> Greek Word: μέριμνα Transliteration: merimna Phonetic Pronunciation: mer'-im-nah Root: from <G3307> (through the idea of distraction) Cross Reference: TDNT – 4:589,584 Part of Speech: n f Vine's Words: Care, Careful, Carefully, Carefulness Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: care 6 [Total Count: 6] from <G3307> (merizo) (through the idea of distraction); solicitude :- care.

UPON: <G1909> Greek Word: ἐπί Transliteration: epi Phonetic Pronunciation: ep-ee' Root: a root Cross Reference: Part of Speech: prep Vine's Words: Chamberlain, Follow, Follow after, Inasmuch as, Long Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: on 196 in 120 upon 159 unto 41 to 41 miscellaneous translations 339 [Total Count: 896] a primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive], i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative) towards, upon, etc. :- about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, × have charge of, (be-, [where-]) fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-) on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through (-out), (un-) to (-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literal or figurative).

HIM: <G846> Greek Word: αὐτός Transliteration: autos Phonetic Pronunciation:ow-tos' Root: from the particle au [perhaps akin to the base of <G109> through the idea of a baffling wind] (backward) Cross Reference: Part of Speech: pronVine's Words: Cause, He, He himself, Myself, Same, Self, SelvesUsage Notes: English Words used in KJV: him 1952 his 1084 their 318 he 253 her 242 they 121 same 80 himself 58 miscellaneous translations 1679 [Total Count: 5787] from the particle au [perhaps akin to the base of <G109> (aer) through the idea of a baffling wind] (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound <G1438> (heautou)) of the third person, and (with the properly personal pronoun) of the other persons :- her, it (-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, ([self-], the) same, ([him-, my-, thy-]) self, [your-] selves, she, that, their (-s), them ([-selves]), there [-at, -by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with], they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare <G848> (hautou).

FOR: <G3754> Greek Word: ὅτι Transliteration: hoti Phonetic Pronunciation: hot'-ee Root: neuter of <G3748> as conjunction, demonst. that (sometimes redundant) Cross Reference: Part of Speech: conj Vine's Words: None Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: that 612 for 264 because 173 how that 21 how 11 miscellaneous translations 212 [Total Count: 1293] neuter of <G3748> (hostis) as conjecture; demonstive that (sometimes redundant); causative because :- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.

CARETH: <G3199> Greek Word: μέλω Transliteration: melō Phonetic Pronunciation:mel'-o Root: a root word Cross Reference: Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Care, Careful, Carefully, Carefulness Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: care 9 take care 1 [Total Count: 10] a primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular presumed indicative used impersonal it matters) :- (take) care.

FOR: <G4012> Greek Word: περί Transliteration: peri Phonetic Pronunciation: per-ee' Root: from the base of <G4008> Cross Reference: TDNT – 6:53,827 Part of Speech: prep Vine's Words: Kindle Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: of 148 for 61 concerning 40 about 31 as touching 8 touching 3 whereof + <G3739> 3 not tr 4 miscellaneous translations 33 [Total Count: 331] from the base of <G4008> (peran); properly through (all over), i.e. around; figurative with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the generic denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period) :- (there-) about, above, against, at, on behalf of, × and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, × how it will go with, ([there-, where-]) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, × (e-) state, (as) touching, [where-] by (in), with. In comparison it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).

YOU: <G5216> Greek Word: ὑμῶν Transliteration: hymōn Phonetic Pronunciation: hoo-mone' Root: genitive case of <G5210> Cross Reference: Part of Speech: pron Vine's Words: None Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: your 359 you 203 ye 9 yours 5 not tr. 1 miscellaneous translations 6 [Total Count: 583] generic of <G5210> (humeis); of (from or concerning) you :- ye, you, your (own, -selves).

1 Peter 5:8

8 Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [[d]in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5:8

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Be sober (νήψατε)
See on 4:7*.
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*1 Peter 4:7 Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament 

Is at hand (ἤγγικεν)

Lit., has come near. The word constantly used of the coming of Christ and his kingdom. See Matthew 3:2; Mark 1:15; Luke 10:9; Hebrews 10:25.

Be ye sober (σωφρονήσατε)

The word is froth σῶς, sound, and φρήν, the mind. Therefore, as Rev., be ye of sound mind. Compare Mark 5:15.

Watch (νήψατε)

See on 1:13 **. The A. V. has followed the Vulgate, vigilate (watch). Rev. is better: be sober.

Unto prayer (εἰς προσευχάς)

Lit., prayers. The plural is used designedly: prayers of all kinds, private or public. Tynd. renders, Be ye discreet and sober, that ye may be apt to prayers. Compare Ephesians 6:18, "with every kind of prayer, and watching thereunto."

 Word Studies in the New Testament.

**1 Peter 1:13

Gird up (ἀναζωσάμενοι)

Lit., having girded up. Used here only. The metaphor is suggested by the girding up of the loose eastern robes preparatory to running or other exertion. Perhaps recalling the words of Christ, Luke 12:35. Christ's call is a call to active service. There is a fitness in the figure as addressed to sojourners and pilgrims (1:1; 2:11), who must be always ready to move.

Mind (διανοίας)

See on Mark 12:30.

Be sober (νήφοντες)

Lit., being sober. Primarily, in a physical sense, as opposed to excess in drink, but passing into the general sense of self-control and equanimity.

Hope to the end (τελείως ἐλπίσατε)

Better, as Rev., set your hope perfectly: wholly and unchangeably; without doubt or despondency.

That is to be brought (τὴν φερομένην)

Lit., which is being brought, as Rev., in margin. The object of hope is already on the way.
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Be vigilant (γρηγορήσατε)
Rev., be watchful. See on Mark 13:35**; and 1 Thessalonians 5:6, where both verbs occur: watch and be sober. A reminiscence of the scene in Gethsemane: Could ye not watch with me? (Matthew 26:40, 41).
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**Mark 13:35
Watch (γρηγορεῖτε)
A different word from that in v. 33. See also v. 34. The picture in this word is that of a sleeping man rousing himself. While the other word conveys the idea of simple wakefulness, this adds the idea of alertness. Compare Mark. 14:38; Luke 12:37; 1 Peter 5:8. The apostles are thus compared with the doorkeepers, v. 34; and the night season is in keeping with the figure. In the temple, during the night, the captain of the temple made his rounds, and the guards had to rise at his approach and salute him in a particular manner. Any guard found asleep on duty was beaten, or his garments were set on fire. Compare Revelation 16:15: "Blessed is he that watcheth and keepeth his garments." The preparations for the morning service required all to be early astir. The superintending priest might knock at the door at any moment. The Rabbis use almost the very words in which scripture describes the unexpected coming of the Master. "Sometimes he came at the cockcrowing, sometimes a little earlier, sometimes a little later. He came and knocked and they opened to him" (Edersheim, "The Temple").
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1 Thessalonians 5:6
Others (οἱ λοιποί)
The rest, as 4:13.
Let us watch (γρηγορῶμεν)
See on Mark 13:35, and comp. Ephesians 5:14.
Be sober (νήφωμεν)
Primarily in a physical sense, as opposed to excess in drink, but passing into the ethical sense of calm, collected, circumspect. Alert wakefulness and calm assurance will prevent their being surprised and confused by the Lord's coming, as by a thief in the night.
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Adversary (ὁ αντίδικος)
The article points to a well-known adversary. From ἀντί, against, and δίκη, a lawsuit. Strictly, an adversary in a lawsuit. Here an adversary in general. Compare Zechariah 3:1-5. Only here, in New Testament, of Satan.

^{Zec 3:1 (AMP)} THEN [the guiding angel] showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at Joshua's right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him. ² And the Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you, O Satan! Even the Lord, Who [now and habitually] chooses Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this [returned captive Joshua] a brand plucked out of the fire? ³ Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord]. ⁴ And He spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And He said to [Joshua], Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich apparel. ⁵ And I [Zechariah] said, Let them put a clean turban on his head. So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with [rich] garments. And the Angel of the Lord stood by.
Zechariah 3:1-5 (AMP)

The devil
See on Matthew 4:1. *** THEN JESUS was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. 

Matthew 4:1 (AMP)

***Matthew 4:1
The Devil (τοῦ διαβόλου)
The word means calumniator, slanderer. It is sometimes applied to men, as to Judas (John 6:70); in 1 Timothy 3:11 (slanderers); and in 2 Timothy 3:3, and Titus 2:3 (false accusers). In such cases never with the article. The Devil, Satan, the god of this world (ὁ διάβολος), is always with the article and never plural. This should be distinguished from another word, also wrongly rendered devil in the A. V.—δαίμων, and its more common neuter form δαιμόνιον, both of which should be translated demon, meaning the unclean spirits which possessed men, and were cast out by Christ and his apostles. The Rev., unfortunately, and against the protest of the American revisers, retains devil for both words, except in Acts 17:18, where it renders as A. V. gods.
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Roaring (ὠρυόμενος)
Only here in New Testament. The word conveys somewhat of the sense by the sound (oruomenos). It denotes especially the howl of a beast in fierce hunger.
Lion
Augustine says, "Christ is called 'a lion' (Revelation 5:5) because of his courage: the devil, because of his ferocity. The one lion comes to conquer, the other to hurt." Seven Hebrew words are used for this animal; six to describe his movements and four to describe his roar. He is mentioned in the Bible about one hundred and thirty times. In Job 4:10, 11, five different words are used for him. In Judges 14:5; Psalms 21:13; 103:21 (Sept.), the same word as here is used for the roaring of the lion as a translation of the Hebrew word for the thunder in Job 37:4.

Then one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said to me, Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root (Source) of David, has won (has overcome and conquered)! He can open the scroll and break its seven seals!
Revelation 5:5 (AMP)

^{Job 4:10 (AMP)} The roaring of the lion and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions are broken. ¹¹ The old and strong lion perishes for lack of prey, and the whelps of the lioness are scattered abroad.
Job 4:10-11 (AMP)

Then Samson and his father and mother went down to Timnah and came to the vineyards of Timnah. And behold, a young lion roared against him.
Judges 14:5 (AMP)

Be exalted, Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
Psalm 21:13 (AMP)

Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, all you His hosts, you His ministers who do His pleasure.
Psalm 103:21 (AMP)

After it His voice roars; He thunders with the voice of His majesty, and He restrains not [His lightnings against His adversaries] when His voice is heard.
Job 37:4 (AMP)

Walketh about (περιπατεῖ)
Compare Job 1:7; 2:2. This word gave name to that sect of Greek philosophers known as Peripatetics, because they walked about while teaching or disputing. "St. Peter calls Satan the Peripatetic" (Cox, on Job). The Arabs call him the Busy One. It was to Peter that Christ said, "Satan hath desired to have you," etc. (Luke 22:31).

And the Lord said to Satan, From where did you come? Then Satan answered the Lord, From going to and fro on the earth and from walking up and down on it.
Job 1:7 (AMP)

And the Lord said to Satan, From where do you come? And Satan (the adversary and the accuser) answered the Lord, From going to and fro on the earth and from walking up and down on it.
Job 2:2 (AMP)

Devour (καταπιῃ)
Lit., swallow down. See on Matthew 23:24.
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Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has asked excessively that [all of] you be given up to him [out of the power and keeping of God], that he might sift [all of] you like grain, Luke 22:31 (AMP)

You blind guides, filtering out a gnat and gulping down a camel!
Matthew 23:24 (AMP)

Matthew 23:24
Strain at (διυλίξοντες) 
διά, thoroughly or through, and ὑλίζω, to filter or strain. Strain at is an old misprint perpetuated. Hence the Rev. correctly, as Tynd., strain out. Insects were ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 11:20, 23, 41, 42), so that the Jews strained their wine in order not to swallow any unclean animal. Moreover, there were certain insects which bred in wine. Aristotle uses the word gnat (κώνωπα) of a worm or larva found in the sediment of sour wine. "In a ride from Tangier to Tetuan I observed that a Moorish soldier who accompanied me, when he drank, always unfolded the end of his turban and placed it over the mouth of his bota, drinking through the muslin to strain out the gnats, whose larvae swarm in the water of that country" (cited by Trench, "On the Authorized Version").
Swallow (καταπίνοντες)
The rendering is feeble. It is drink down (κατά); gulp. Note that the camel was also unclean (Leviticus 11:4).
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Nevertheless these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud or divide the hoof: the camel, because it chews the cud but does not divide the hoof; it is unclean to you.
Leviticus 11:4 (AMP)

1 Peter 4:7

Amplified Bible (AMP)

7 But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer.

1 Peter 5:8

Strong's

Be sober <G3525>, be vigilant <G1127>; because <3754> your <G5216> adversary <G476> the devil <G1228>, as <G5613> a roaring <G5612> lion <G3023>, walketh about <G4043>, seeking <G2212K> whom <G5101> he may devour <G2666>:

1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

SOBER <G3525> Greek Word: νήφω Transliteration: nēphō Phonetic Pronunciation: nay'-fo Root: of uncertain affinity Cross Reference: TDNT – 4:936,633 Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Sober, Soberly, Soberminded, Watch, Watchers, Watchful, Watchings Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: be sober 4 watch 2 [Total Count: 6] of uncertain affinity; to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figurative) be discreet :- be sober, watch.

VIGILANT <G1127> Greek Word: γρηγορέω Transliteration: grēgoreō Phonetic Pronunciation: gray-gor-yoo'-o Root: from <G1453> Cross Reference: TDNT – 2:338,195 Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Wake, Watch, Watchers, Watchful, Watchings Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: watch 21 wake 1 be vigilant 1 [Total Count: 23] from <G1453> (egeiro); to keep awake, i.e. watch (literal or figurative) :- be vigilant, wake, (be) watch (-ful).

BECAUSE <3754> Greek Word: ὅτιz Transliteration: hoti Phonetic Pronunciation:hot'-ee Root: neuter of <G3748> as conjunction, demonst. that (sometimes redundant) Cross Reference: Part of Speech: conj Vine's Words: None Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: that 612 for 264 because 173 how that 21 how 11 miscellaneous translations 212 [Total Count: 1293] neuter of <G3748> (hostis) as conjecture; demonstive that (sometimes redundant); causative because :- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.

YOUR <G5216> Greek Word: ὑμῶν Transliteration: hymōn Phonetic Pronunciation:hoo-mone'Root: genitive case of <G5210> Cross Reference: Part of Speech: pron Vine's Words: None Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: your 359 you 203 ye 9 yours 5 not tr. 1 miscellaneous translations 6 [Total Count: 583] generic of <G5210> (humeis); of (from or concerning) you :- ye, you, your (own, -selves).

ADVERSARY <G476> Greek Word: ἀντίδικος Transliteration: antidikos Phonetic Pronunciation:an-tid'-ee-kos Root: from <G473> and <G1349> Cross Reference: TDNT – 1:373,62 Part of Speech: n m Vine's Words: Adversary Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: adversary 5 [Total Count: 5] from <G473> (anti) and <G1349> (dike); an opponent (in a lawsuit); specially Satan (as the arch-enemy) :- adversary.

DEVIL <G1228> Greek Word: διάβολος Transliteration: diabolos Phonetic Pronunciation:dee-ab'-ol-os Root: from <G1225> Cross Reference: TDNT – 2:72,150 Part of Speech: adj Vine's Words: Accuser, Devil, Devlish, Slandered Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: devil 35 false accuser 2 slanderer 1 [Total Count: 38] from <G1225> (diaballo); a traducer; specially Satan [compare <H7854> (satan)] :- false accuser, devil, slanderer.

AS <G5613> Greek Word: ὡς Transliteration: hōs Phonetic Pronunciation: hoce Root: probably from comparative from <G3739> Cross Reference: Part of Speech: adv Vine's Words: About, According as, Even (Adverb; etc.), Even as, Even so, Like, Like (as to; unto), Like (be), Like (make), Like (things), Liken, Wist, Wit Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: as 342 when 42 how 18 as it were 20 about 14 miscellaneous translations 56 [Total Count: 492] probably adverb of comparative from <G3739> (hos); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) :- about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when ([-soever]), while, × with all speed.

ROARING <G5612> Greek Word: ὠρύομαι Transliteration: ōryomai Phonetic Pronunciation: o-roo'-om-ahee Root: middle voice of an apparently primary verb Cross Reference: Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Roar, Roaring Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: roaring 1 [Total Count: 1] middle of an apparently primary verb; to “roar” :- roar.

LION <G3023> Greek Word: λέων Transliteration: leōn Phonetic Pronunciation: leh-ohn' Root: a root word Cross Reference: TDNT – 4:251,531 Part of Speech: n m Vine's Words: Lion Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: lion 9 [Total Count: 9] a primary word; a “lion” :- lion.

WALKETH ABOUT <G4043>, Greek Word: περιπατέω Transliteration: peripateō Phonetic Pronunciation:per-ee-pat-eh'-o Root: from <G4012> and <G3961> Cross Reference: TDNT – 5:940,804 Part of Speech: vine's Words: Occupy, Walk Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: walk 93 go 1 walk about 1 be occupied 1 [Total Count: 96] from <G4012> (peri) and <G3961> (pateo); to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figurative to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary) :- go, be occupied with, walk (about).

SEEKING <G2212K> Greek Word: ζητέω Transliteration: zēteō Phonetic Pronunciation:dzay-teh'-o Root: of uncertain affinity Cross Reference: TDNT – 2:892,300 Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Endeavor, Inquire, Inquiry, Require, SeekUsage Notes: English Words used in KJV: seek 100 seek for 5 go about 4 desire 3 miscellaneous translations 7 [Total Count: 119] of uncertain affinity; to seek (literal or figurative); specially (by Hebrew) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life) :- be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (× will) seek (after, for, means). Compare <G4441> (punthanomai).

WHOM <G5101> Greek Word: τίς Transliteration: tis Phonetic Pronunciation: tis Root: probably emphat. of <G5100> Cross Reference: Part of Speech: pron Vine's Words: Nothing Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: what 260 who 102 why 66 whom 25 which 17 miscellaneous translations 67 [Total Count: 537] probably emphatical of <G5100> (tis); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) :- every man, how (much), + no (-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where ([-by, -fore, -of, -unto, -with, -withal]), whether, which, who (-m, -se), why.

HE MAY DEVOUR <G2666> Greek Word: καταπίνω Transliteration: katapinō Phonetic Pronunciation:kat-ap-ee'-no Root: from <G2596> and <G4095> Cross Reference: TDNT – 6:158,841 Part of Speech: v Vine's Words: Devour, Drown, Swallow Usage Notes: English Words used in KJV: swallow 4 swallow 1 drown 1 devour 1 [Total Count: 7] from <G2596> (kata) and <G4095> (pino); to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literal or figurative) :- devour, drown, swallow (up).