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John 10:27

In John 10 of John.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “they listen” (ἀκούουσιν,) before and I here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “he listens” (ἀκούει) before and I here.

τὰtatheὁ (ho)article, nominative, plural, neuter — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.πρόβαταprobatasheepπρόβατον (probaton)noun, nominative, plural, neuter — “sheep”, the subject formG4263a sheep.sheepτὰtatheὁ (ho)article, nominative, plural, neuter — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.ἐμὰemamyἐμός (emós)adjective, nominative, plural, neuter — “my”, the subject formG1699Strong’s files this form under G1473 (ἐγώ).τῆςtēstheὁ (ho)article, genitive, singular, feminine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.φωνῆςphōnēsvoiceφωνή (phōnē)noun, genitive, singular, feminine — “voice”, the of-formG5456a sound, noise, voice, language, dialect.This verse uses “voice”.voiceμουmouIἐγώ (egṓ)personal pronoun, genitive, singular — “I”, the of-formG1473I, the first-person pronoun.Strong’s files this form under G3165 (μέ).ἀκούουσινakouousinto hearἀκούω (akouō)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person plural — “to hear”, an ongoing or repeated actionG191I hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported.This verse uses “hear”.κἀγὼkagōand Iκἀγώpersonal pronoun, nominative, singular — “and I”, the subject formG2504Strong’s files this form under G2532 (καί).and Iγινώσκωginōskōknowγινώσκωverb, present active indicative, 1st person singular — “know”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1097I am taking in knowledge, come to know, learn; aor: I ascertained, realized.knowαὐτάautathemαὐτός (autos)personal pronoun, accusative, plural, neuter — “them”, the object formG846he, she, it, they, them, same.This verse uses “them”.themκαὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andἀκολουθοῦσίνakolouthousinthey followἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person plural — “they follow”, an ongoing or repeated actionG190I accompany, attend, follow.This verse uses “follow”.they followμοιmoiIἐγώ (egṓ)personal pronoun, dative, singular — “I”, the to- or for-formG1473I, the first-person pronoun.Strong’s files this form under G3165 (μέ).me

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

ἀκούειakoueihearἀκούω (akouō)verb, present active indicative, 3rd person plural — “hear”, an ongoing or repeated actionG191I hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported.This verse uses “hear”.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

according as I said to you: My sheep my voice do hear, and I know them, and they follow me,

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American Standard Version (1901)

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

Young’s Literal Translation

according as I said to you: My sheep my voice do hear, and I know them, and they follow me,

World English Bible

My sheep hear my voice , and I know them , and they follow me .

Darby Translation

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me;

Douay-Rheims

My sheep hear my voice: and I know them, and they follow me.

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Old Testament Prophecy and Connections

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    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

  • Nahum 1:7Nahum 1:7 · King James VersionThe LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.Nahum 1:7 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

  • Psalms 55:22Psalms 55:22 · King James VersionCast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Psalms 55:22 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

  • Psalms 1:6Psalms 1:6 · King James VersionFor the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.Psalms 1:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

  • Psalms 145:20Psalms 145:20 · King James VersionThe LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.Psalms 145:20 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

  • Isaiah 51:6Isaiah 51:6 · King James VersionLift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.Isaiah 51:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

  • Numbers 23:20Numbers 23:20 · King James VersionBehold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.Numbers 23:20 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

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