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Perform, Practice (4160) (poieo)

Do, done, did, doing; Make, made, makes, making; Perform, Practice (4160) (poieo) occurs 568 times, primarily in the Gospels and in a wide variety of contexts, which makes it difficult to do a simple word study. BDAG says poieo is "a multivalent term (possessing many meanings), often without pointed... Read More
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Prayer (4335) proseuche

Prayer (4335) (proseuche from pros = toward or immediately before + euchomai = to pray or vow) is the more general word for prayer and is used only of prayer to God. The prefix pros would convey the sense of being immediately before Him and hence the ideas of adoration, devotion, and worship. The ba... Read More
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Ransom (3083)(lutron/lytron)

Ransom (3083)(lutron/lytron from luo = to loose) is a neuter noun which literally refers to the ransom price which is necessary to free a slave, loosing them from their bonds and setting them at liberty. It is the price paid for release of a slave from slavery, a prisoner from captivity (such as a p... Read More
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Receive mercy (1653) eleeo

Receive mercy (1653) (eleeo from eleos [word study]) means “to feel sympathy with the misery of another, especially such sympathy which manifests itself in action, less frequently in word.” Describes the general sense of one who has compassion or person on someone in need. It indicates being moved t... Read More
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Treasure (2344) thesauros

Treasure (2344)(thesauros from títhemi = put, set) refers to the place where goods and precious things are stored for safekeeping (Think about the glorious Gospel you possess!) and thus a repository (place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored), a treasure chest, a storehouse, a... Read More
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Work (1754) energeo

Performs (1754) (energeo from en = in + érgon = work. English = energetic) means to work effectively to cause something to happen. To energize, to operate, to work effectually in. It means power in exercise, and is used only of superhuman power. To work energetically, effectively and/or efficiently.... Read More
J.R. Miller

October 7. Believing Prayer

J.R. Miller"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22 There are other scriptures qualifying this: In the first place, it is not all asking that is really praying — and therefore not all asking that receives. James says, "You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, tha... Read More
John Wesley

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 17

John WesleyXVII. 1. A high mountain - Probably Mount Tabor. Mark 9:2; Luke 9:28. Verse 2. And was transfigured - Or transformed. The indwelling Deity darted out its rays through the veil of the flesh; and that with such transcendent splendour, that he no longer bore the form of a servant. His face shone with D... Read More
R.A. Torrey

Our Lord Healing the Demoniac Boy at the Foot of the Mount of Transfiguration Mark 9:14–29

R.A. Torrey(Compare Matthew 17:14–20; Luke 9:37–43) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. The Failure of the Disciples, vv. 14–19 While our Lord was in the mountain into what difficulty had the disciple fallen? In what state of mind were they in this emergency? Who came on the scene at this moment of defeat and distress? ... Read More
R.A. Torrey

The Syrophoenician Woman Matthew 15:21–28

R.A. Torrey(Compare Mark 7:24–30) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Faith Seeking a Blessing, vv. 21, 22 Where is the scene of this miracle laid? For what purpose did our Lord depart to those parts? (12:15; 14:3; 15:12.) Did He desire to have His presence in those parts known? (Mark 7:24.) Why did it become known? Can... Read More

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