Strong's KJV Luke 17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

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From Original Authorized King James Version phpBible_av

Luke 17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

From Original Young's Literal Translation Version YLT

Luke 17:2 it is more profitable to him if a weighty millstone is put round about his neck, and he hath been cast into the sea, than that he may cause one of these little ones to stumble.

From Original World English Bible Translation Version WEB

Luke 17:2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

From Original Byzantine Greek NT Translation Version byzNT

Luke 17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Strong's Greek~English LIT Bible:
Luke 17:2
it is better It is better λυσιτελεῖ~lusitelei~/loo-sit-el-i'/	her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/
forasmuch as, if, that... Forasmuch as, if, that,.. εἰ~ei~/i/	millstone Millstone ὀνικός~onikos~/on-ik-os'/
millstone Millstone μύλος~mulos~/moo'-los/	be bound (compassed) w... Be bound (compassed) wi.. περίκειμαι~perikeimai~/per-ik'-i-mahee/
there-)about, above, a... (there-)about, above, a.. περί~peri~/per-ee'/	her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/
neck Neck τράχηλος~trachelos~/trakh'-ay-los/	and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/
cast (down, out), scat... Cast (down, out), scatt.. ῥίπτω~rhipto~/hrip'-to/	abundantly, against, a... Abundantly, against, am.. εἰς~eis~/ice/
sea Sea θάλασσα~thalassa~/thal'-as-sah/	and, but (either), (n-... And, but (either), (n-).. ἤ~e~/ay/
albeit, because, to th... Albeit, because, to the.. ἵνα~hina~/hin'-ah/	make to) offend (make to) offend σκανδαλίζω~skandalizo~/skan-dal-id'-zo/
a(-n, -ny) (certain), ... A(-n, -ny) (certain), .. εἷς~heis~/hice/	such, their, these (th... Such, their, these (thi.. τούτων~touton~/too'-tone/
least, less, little, s... Least, less, little, sm.. μικρός~mikros~/mik-ros',/

Strong's Byzantine Greek~English LIT Bible: Source
Luke 17:2
it is better It is better λυσιτελεῖ~lusitelei~/loo-sit-el-i'/	[5719]
her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/	forasmuch as, if, that... Forasmuch as, if, that,.. εἰ~ei~/i/
millstone Millstone μύλος~mulos~/moo'-los/	millstone Millstone ὀνικός~onikos~/on-ik-os'/
be bound (compassed) w... Be bound (compassed) wi.. περίκειμαι~perikeimai~/per-ik'-i-mahee/	[5736]
there-)about, above, a... (there-)about, above, a.. περί~peri~/per-ee'/	the, this, that, one, ... The, this, that, one, h.. ὁ~ho~/ho,/
neck Neck τράχηλος~trachelos~/trakh'-ay-los/	her, it(-self), one, t... Her, it(-self), one, th.. αὐτός~autos~/ow-tos'/
and, also, both, but, ... And, also, both, but, e.. καί~kai~/kahee/	cast (down, out), scat... Cast (down, out), scatt.. ῥίπτω~rhipto~/hrip'-to/
[5769]	abundantly, against, a... Abundantly, against, am.. εἰς~eis~/ice/
the, this, that, one, ... The, this, that, one, h.. ὁ~ho~/ho,/	sea Sea θάλασσα~thalassa~/thal'-as-sah/
and, but (either), (n-... And, but (either), (n-).. ἤ~e~/ay/	albeit, because, to th... Albeit, because, to the.. ἵνα~hina~/hin'-ah/
make to) offend (make to) offend σκανδαλίζω~skandalizo~/skan-dal-id'-zo/	[5661]
a(-n, -ny) (certain), ... A(-n, -ny) (certain), .. εἷς~heis~/hice/	the, this, that, one, ... The, this, that, one, h.. ὁ~ho~/ho,/
least, less, little, s... Least, less, little, sm.. μικρός~mikros~/mik-ros',/	he (it was that), here... He (it was that), hereo.. οὗτος~houtos~/hoo'-tos,/

Luke 17:2 From Original Greek Authorized King James Version

[3081]	[846]	[1487]	[3684]	[3458]	[4029]	[4012]	[846]	[5137]	[2532]	[4496]	[1519]	[2281]	[2228]	[2443]	[4624]	[1520]	[5130]	[3398]
[lusitelei]	[autos]	[ei]	[onikos]	[mulos]	[perikeimai]	[peri]	[autos]	[trachelos]	[kai]	[rhipto]	[eis]	[thalassa]	[e]	[hina]	[skandalizo]	[heis]	[touton]	[mikros]
λυσιτελεῖ ΛΥΣΙΤΕΛΕῖ	αὐτός ΑὐΤΌΣ	εἰ ΕἸ	ὀνικός ὈΝΙΚΌΣ	μύλος ΜΎΛΟΣ	περίκειμαι ΠΕΡΊΚΕΙΜΑΙ	περί ΠΕΡΊ	αὐτός ΑὐΤΌΣ	τράχηλος ΤΡΆΧΗΛΟΣ	καί ΚΑΊ	ῥίπτω ῬΊΠΤΩ	εἰς ΕἸΣ	θάλασσα ΘΆΛΑΣΣΑ	ἤ Ἤ	ἵνα ἽΝΑ	σκανδαλίζω ΣΚΑΝΔΑΛΊΖΩ	εἷς ΕἿΣ	τούτων ΤΟΎΤΩΝ	μικρός ΜΙΚΡΌΣ
it is better	her, it(-self), o...	forasmuch as, if,...	millstone	millstone	be bound (compass...	there-)about, abo...	her, it(-self), o...	neck	and, also, both, ...	cast (down, out),...	abundantly, again...	sea	and, but (either)...	albeit, because, ...	make to) offend	a(-n, -ny) (certa...	such, their, thes...	least, less, litt...
ῖελετισυλ	ςότὐα	ἰε	ςόκινὀ	ςολύμ	ιαμιεκίρεπ	ίρεπ	ςότὐα	ςοληχάρτ	ίακ	ωτπίῥ	ςἰε	ασσαλάθ	ἤ	ανἵ	ωζίλαδνακσ	ςἷε	νωτύοτ	ςόρκιμ
[ieletisul]	[sotua]	[ie]	[sokino]	[solum]	[iamiekirep]	[irep]	[sotua]	[solehcart]	[iak]	[otpihr]	[sie]	[assalaht]	[e]	[anih]	[oziladnaks]	[sieh]	[notuot]	[sorkim]

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3081]

3081

1 Original Word: λυσιτελεῖ
2 Word Origin: third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of (3080) and (5056)
3 Transliterated Word: lusitelei
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: loo-sit-el-i'
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of [3080]3080 and [5056;]5056; impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous:--it is better.
8 Definition:

to pay the taxes
to return expenses
to be useful, advantageous, it profits

9 English: it is better
0 Usage: it is better

Strong's Dictionary Number: [846]

846

1 Original Word: αὐτός
2 Word Origin: from the particle au [perhaps akin to the base of (109) through the idea of a baffling wind] (backward)
3 Transliterated Word: autos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: ow-tos'
6 Part of Speech:

himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same

7 Strong's Definition: from the particle au (perhaps akin to the base of [109]109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative [1438)]1438) of the third person , and (with the proper 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 [848.]848.
8 Definition:
9 English: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine)..
0 Usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (the) (self-)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

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1487]

1487

1 Original Word: εἰ
2 Word Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
3 Transliterated Word: ei
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: i
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in [1489,]1489, [1490,]1490, [1499,]1499, [1508,]1508, [1509,]1509, [1512,]1512, [1513,]1513, [1536,]1536, [1537.]1537. See also [1437.]1437.
8 Definition:

if, whether

9 English: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, w..
0 Usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3684]

3684

1 Original Word: ὀνικός
2 Word Origin: from (3688)
3 Transliterated Word: onikos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: on-ik-os'
6 Part of Speech: Adjective
7 Strong's Definition: from [3688;]3688; belonging to a ass, i.e. large (so as to be turned by a ass):--millstone.
8 Definition:

of or for an ass, turned by an ass
1. these beasts were often employed to turn millstones

9 English: millstone
0 Usage: millstone

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3458]

3458

1 Original Word: μύλος
2 Word Origin: probably ultimately from the base of (3433) (through the idea of hardship)
3 Transliterated Word: mulos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: moo'-los
6 Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
7 Strong's Definition: probably ultimately from the base of [3433]3433 (through the idea of hardship); a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone):--millstone.
8 Definition:

a mill stone
1. a large mill consisted of two stones, an upper and an under one
2. the "nether" stone was stationary, but the upper one was turned by an ass
a mill, the noise made by a mill

9 English: millstone
0 Usage: millstone

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4029]

4029

1 Original Word: περίκειμαι
2 Word Origin: from (4012) and (2749)
3 Transliterated Word: perikeimai
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 3:656,425
5 Phonetic Spelling: per-ik'-i-mahee
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: from [4012]4012 and [2749;]2749; to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively):--be bound (compassed) with, hang about.
8 Definition:

to lie around
to be compassed with, have round one

9 English: be bound (compassed) with, hang about
0 Usage: be bound (compassed) with, hang about

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4012]

4012

1 Original Word: περί
2 Word Origin: from the base of (4008)
3 Transliterated Word: peri
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 6:53,827
5 Phonetic Spelling: per-ee'
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: from the base of [4008;]4008; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case 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 comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
8 Definition:

about, concerning, on account of, because of, around, near

9 English: there-)about, above, against, at, on b..
0 Usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, (there-, where-)of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with

Strong's Dictionary Number: [846]

846

himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same

Strong's Dictionary Number: [5137]

5137

1 Original Word: τράχηλος
2 Word Origin: probably from (5143) (through the idea of mobility)
3 Transliterated Word: trachelos
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: trakh'-ay-los
6 Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
7 Strong's Definition: probably from [5143]5143 (through the idea of mobility); the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life:--neck.
8 Definition:

to be ready to incur the most imminent peril to life

9 English: neck
0 Usage: neck

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2532]

2532

1 Original Word: καί
2 Word Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
3 Transliterated Word: kai
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: kahee
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
8 Definition:

and, also, even, indeed, but

Frequency count based on 1894 Scrivener Greek New Testament.
9 English: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, o..
0 Usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4496]

4496

1 Original Word: ῥίπτω
2 Word Origin: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of (4474), through the idea of sudden motion)
3 Transliterated Word: rhipto
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 6:991,987
5 Phonetic Spelling: hrip'-to
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of [4474,]4474, through the idea of sudden motion); to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from [906,]906, which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from teino (see in [1614),]1614), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse:--cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw.
8 Definition:

to cast, throw
throw down
to cast forward or before
to set down (with the suggestion of haste and want of care)
to throw to the ground, prostrate

9 English: cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw
0 Usage: cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1519]

1519

1 Original Word: εἰς
2 Word Origin: a primary preposition
3 Transliterated Word: eis
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:420,211
5 Phonetic Spelling: ice
6 Part of Speech: Preposition
7 Strong's Definition: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
8 Definition:

into, unto, to, towards, for, among

"For" (as used in Acts 2:38 "for the forgiveness...") could have twomeanings. If you saw a poster saying "Jesse James wanted forrobbery", "for" could mean Jesse is wanted so he can commit arobbery, or is wanted because he has committed a robbery. The latersense is the correct one. So too in this passage, the word "for"signifies an action in the past. Otherwise, it would violate theentire tenor of the NT teaching on salvation by grace and not by works.
9 English: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (b..
0 Usage: abundantly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in(-so much that, -to) (among, at, unto), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2281]

2281

1 Original Word: θάλασσα
2 Word Origin: probably prolonged from (251)
3 Transliterated Word: thalassa
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: thal'-as-sah
6 Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
7 Strong's Definition: probably prolonged from [251;]251; the sea (genitive case or specially):--sea.
8 Definition:

the sea
1. used of the sea in general
2. used specifically of the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea

9 English: sea
0 Usage: sea

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2228]

2228

1 Original Word: ἤ
2 Word Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
3 Transliterated Word: e
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: ay
6 Part of Speech:

either, or, than

7 Strong's Definition: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially [2235,]2235, [2260,]2260, [2273.]2273.
8 Definition:
9 English: and, but (either), (n-)either, except ..
0 Usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea

Strong's Dictionary Number: [2443]

2443

1 Original Word: ἵνα
2 Word Origin: probably from the same as the former part of (1438) (through the demonstrative idea, cf (3588))
3 Transliterated Word: hina
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 3:323,366
5 Phonetic Spelling: hin'-ah
6 Part of Speech: Conjunction
7 Strong's Definition: probably from the same as the former part of [1438]1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare [3588);]3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare [3363.]3363.
8 Definition:

that, in order that, so that

Wigram's frequency count is 569 not 621. The original J.B. Smithcount is 665 but this includes many places where the word isassigned a different Strong's number because it is used in a phrase.
9 English: albeit, because, to the intent (that),..
0 Usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to

Strong's Dictionary Number: [4624]

4624

1 Original Word: σκανδαλίζω
2 Word Origin: from (4625)
3 Transliterated Word: skandalizo
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 7:339,1036
5 Phonetic Spelling: skan-dal-id'-zo
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: from [4625;]4625; to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure):--(make to) offend.
8 Definition:

to put a stumbling block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall, metaph. to offend
1. to entice to sin
2. to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey
  1. to cause to fall away
  2. to be offended in one, i.e. to see in another what I disapprove of and what hinders me from acknowledging his authority
  3. to cause one to judge unfavourably or unjustly of another
3. since one who stumbles or whose foot gets entangled feels annoyed
  1. to cause one displeasure at a thing
  2. to make indignant
  3. to be displeased, indignant

9 English: make to) offend
0 Usage: (make to) offend

Strong's Dictionary Number: [1520]

1520

1 Original Word: εἷς
2 Word Origin: ß
3 Transliterated Word: heis
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: Heis
5 Phonetic Spelling: hice
6 Part of Speech: hice
7 Strong's Definition: (including the neuter (etc.) hen); a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also [1527,]1527, [3367,]3367, [3391,]3391, [3762.]3762.
8 Definition:

9 English: a(-n, -ny) (certain), + abundantly, ma..
0 Usage: a(-n, -ny) (certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some

Strong's Dictionary Number: [5130]

5130

1 Original Word: τούτων
2 Word Origin: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of (3778)
3 Transliterated Word: touton
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: None
5 Phonetic Spelling: too'-tone
6 Part of Speech:

of these

7 Strong's Definition: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of [3778;]3778; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
8 Definition:
9 English: such, their, these (things), they, thi..
0 Usage: such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those

Strong's Dictionary Number: [3398]

3398

1 Original Word: μικρός
2 Word Origin: apparently a primary word
3 Transliterated Word: mikros
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 4:648,593
5 Phonetic Spelling: mik-ros',
6 Part of Speech: Adjective
7 Strong's Definition: apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):--least, less, little, small.
8 Definition:

small, little
1. of size: hence of stature, of length
2. of space
3. of age: less by birth, younger
4. of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!
5. of quantity: i.e. number, amount
6. of rank or influence

9 English: least, less, little, small
0 Usage: least, less, little, small

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