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Luke 11

Luke 11:12

Ask, Seek, Knock · Luke 11:5–13
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Translations

Modern
Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
Traditional
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
Literal
Or also, if he will ask for an egg, will give to him a scorpion?
Latin
…aut si petierit ovum, numquid porriget illi scorpionem?

Original

Greek
English
Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

Notes

Luke 11:11–12

a fish … an egg: These were common foods. A scorpion can look like an egg when it curls into a ball. A snake or scorpion in place of food would be a cruel trick, giving something dangerous instead of a good meal. No loving father would do that.

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Jesus’ Prayers

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Parallels

Matthew 7:7–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Being a Good Father Eggs Jesus, the Christ: Teaches his Disciples to Pray Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Penitent: Promises To Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Scorpion: Unfit for Food Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning The Scorpion: Unfit for Food