The Meaning of Luke 11:12 Explained

Luke 11:12

KJV: Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

YLT: and if he may ask an egg, will he present to him a scorpion?

Darby: or if also he shall ask an egg, shall give him a scorpion?

ASV: Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?

Discover Luke 11:12

CONTEXT: What is the Context of Luke 11:12?

MEANING: What does Luke 11:12 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Luke 11:12 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Luke 11:12?

What is the context of Luke 11:12?

Keep Asking, Seeking, Knocking (Luke 11:9-13)
Ask, Search, Knock (Luke 11:9-13)
Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:5-13)
Keep Asking, Searching, Knocking (Luke 11:5-13)
Parable of Persistence (Luke 11:5-13)
Teaching about Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
The Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
Instruction about Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)
Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer .( A .) .( B .) (Luke 11:1-13)

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Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

What does Luke 11:12 Mean?

Context Summary

Luke 11:5-13 - Encouragement To Persevering Prayer

The parable of the three friends is very encouraging. We, so to speak, are to act as mediators or intercessors between those who are in sore need and our great Heavenly Friend. They are always coming to us on their journey, and we feel that we have nothing to set before them. Whether their need is for body, mind or spirit, they find us poor and bankrupt. But, at such times, let us turn to God with earnest prayer. If persistence in prayer prevails over the churlish and self-indulgent, what will it not achieve with the One who is "rich unto all that call upon Him!" He will give us just as much as we need.

Notice that how much more! Count the stars scattered on the vault of night, or the daisies in the fields, or the myriads of living creatures, sustained as the pensioners of His bounty, and ask yourself if He cannot give enough good gifts, and His Spirit withal, to supply all your need. What would you not do for your helpless little child? "How much more"¦" See Philippians 4:19. [source]

Chapter Summary: Luke 11

¹ Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;
¹¹ assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him
¹⁴ He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;
²⁷ and shows who are blessed;
²⁹ preaches to the people;
³⁷ and reprimands the outward show of holiness

What do the individual words in Luke 11:12 mean?

Or also [if] he will ask for an egg will he give to him a scorpion

ἢ καὶ αἰτήσει ᾠόν ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ σκορπίον

καὶ	also
Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but.
αἰτήσει	[if] he will ask for
Parse: Verb, Future Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: αἰτέω Sense: to ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require.
ᾠόν	an egg
Parse: Noun, Accusative Neuter Singular Root: ᾠόν Sense: an egg.
ἐπιδώσει	will he give
Parse: Verb, Future Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: ἐπιδίδωμι Sense: to hand, give by hand.
αὐτῷ	to him
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Root: αὐτός Sense: himself, herself, themselves, itself.
σκορπίον	a scorpion
Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: σκορπίος Sense: a scorpion, the name of a little animal, somewhat resembling a lobster, which in warm regions lurk, esp.

What are the major concepts related to Luke 11:12?

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