King James Version
Luke 22:3 in the King James Version says “Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.”
Luke 22:3 · KJV
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“Judas”
G2455judas (i.e., jehudah), the name of ten israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
“surnamed”
G1941to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
“Iscariot”
G2469inhabitant of kerioth; iscariotes (i.e., keriothite), an epithet of judas the traitor
“of”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
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